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[[Aplastic anemia]] is a rare condition with incidence of two cases per million individuals per year in Western countries with rates two to three times as high in Asia. | [[Aplastic anemia]] is a rare condition with incidence of two cases per million individuals per year in Western countries with rates two to three times as high in Asia. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.D. [2] Nazia Fuad M.D.
Overview
Aplastic anemia is a rare condition with incidence of two cases per million individuals per year in Western countries with rates two to three times as high in Asia.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
- Incidence is two cases per million individuals per year in Western countries[1]
Mortality rate
Age
- People of all ages can develop aplastic anemia.
- Common in adolescents, young adults, and the elderly.[1]
Gender
Men and women are equally likely to develop aplastic anemia
Race
- Two to three times more common in Asians.
Region
Incidence of aplastic anemia is 3 times higher in asia.