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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
- The incidence of hypoaldosteronism in hospitalized patient is approximately 3000 per 100,000 individuals.[1]
Prevalence
- The prevalence of hypoaldosteronism is approximately 667 per 100,000 individuals.
- The prevalence of hypoaldosteronism is estimated to be 200,000 cases annually in the United States.
Age
- Hypoaldosteronism is most commonly seen in middle-aged and older individuals.
- Elderly patients on multiple drug therapy (polypharmacy) have an increased incidence of drug induced hypoaldosteronism.
- In younger patients, hypoaldosteronism is seen in patients with underlying diabetes mellitus type I or sickle cell disease.
Race
- Hypoaldosteronism is more prevalent in African-American, Native Americans, and Hispanics.
Gender
- Hypoaldosteronism affects both men and women equally.
References
- ↑ Haas CS, Pohlenz I, Lindner U, Muck PM, Arand J, Suefke S, Lehnert H (2013). "Renal tubular acidosis type IV in hyperkalaemic patients--a fairy tale or reality?". Clin. Endocrinol. (Oxf). 78 (5): 706–11. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2265.2012.04446.x. PMID 22891694.