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Wilson's disease epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The prevalence of Wilson’s disease is estimated to be 3 cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide. Wilson’s disease affects individuals between 5 to 35 years old.
Epidemiology and demographics
Epidemiology and demographics
Prevalence
- The prevalence of Wilson’s disease is estimated to be 3 cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide.[1]
Age
- Wilson’s disease commonly affects inidividuals between 5 to 35 years old.
Race
- There is no racial predilection to Wilson’s disease.
Gender
- Wilson’s disease affects men and women equally.
References
References
- ↑ Huster D (2010). “Wilson disease”. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 24 (5): 531–9. doi:10.1016/j.bpg.2010.07.014. PMID 20955957.
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