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Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There is insufficient evidence about the incidence of familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia. The prevalence of FHH is estimated to be 0.78 in 100,000 hypercalcemia cases. Patients of all age groups may develop familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia. There is neither racial or gender predisposition for familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
There is insufficient evidence about the incidence of familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia.
Prevalence
The prevalence of FHH is estimated to be 0.78 in 100,000 hypercalcemia cases[1].
Age
Patients of all age groups may develop familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia.
Race
There is incomplete evidence regarding the racial predilection to familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia.
Gender
Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia affects men and women equally.
References
References
- ↑ Hinnie J, Bell E, McKillop E, Gallacher S (2001). “The prevalence of familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia”. Calcif. Tissue Int. 68 (4): 216–8. doi:10.1007/s002230001201. PMID 11353947.
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