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Fabry's disease epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Fabry’s disease is a rare condition with a prevalence of approximately 6:100,000 to 0.8:100,000 in men. This disease mostly affects men and has no rational disparities.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Prevalence
- In 2021, the prevalence of Fabry’s disease was estimated to be approximately 6:100,000 to 0.8:100,000 in men.
- The prevalence of classic phenotype is estimated approximately 4.5:100,000 to 2.5:100,000 in men.
- The prevalence of atypical phenotype is about 100:100,000 to 33:100,000 in men and 16:100,000 to 2.5:100,000 in females.[1]
Incidence
Gender
- Men are more commonly affected with Fabry’s disease than females. The male to female ratio is approximately 2 to 1.[1]
Race
- The prevalence of Fabry’s disease does not vary by race.[1]
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