Wilson's disease epidemiology and demographics

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]

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

Prevalence

• The prevalence of Wilson's disease is estimated to be 3 cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide.

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.