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Epidemiology and Demographics
Age
- The average age when symptoms begin is around 35 years.
- Thromboangiitis obliterans mostly affects men ages 20 to 40 who have a history of heavy smoking or chewing tobacco.
- This disorder is very uncommon in children, but it may occur in children with autoimmune diseases.
Gender
- Buerger's is more common among men than women.
- Woman and older adults are affected less often.
- Only 1 out of 10 patients are women.
Prevalence
It is more common in Israel, Japan and India along the "old silk route" than in the United States and Europe. The disease is most common among South Asians, who often smoke cigarettes made of raw tobacco (bidis).