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Laryngeal papillomatosis epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the incidence of laryngeal papillomatosis is rare. Fewer than 2,000 children get laryngeal papillomatosis each year. According to the RRP (Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis) Foundation, there are roughly 20,000 cases in the United States. Among children, the incidence of RRP is approximately 4.3 per 100,000; among adults, it’s about 1.8 per 100,000.
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