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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. | |||
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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.[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
- ↑ Huster D (2010). "Wilson disease". Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 24 (5): 531–9. doi:10.1016/j.bpg.2010.07.014. PMID 20955957.