Addison'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: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Epidemiology
Prevalence
The prevalence of Addison's disease in the human population is sometimes estimated at roughly 4-12 people per 100,000 persons.[1][2]
Incidence
The incidence Addison's disease is approximately 0.6 per 100,000 individuals worldwide.
Demographics
Age
- Addison disease can affect any age range.
- Addison's disease typically presents in adults between 30 and 50 years of age as most are often diagnosed with autoimmune-associated diseases.[3]
Gender
Addison's disease occur more frequently in females, with a ratio of 12.3 to 1. [4]
Race
There is no racial predilection to Addison's disease.
References
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- ↑ Michels AW, Eisenbarth GS (2010). "Immunologic endocrine disorders". J. Allergy Clin. Immunol. 125 (2 Suppl 2): S226–37. doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2009.09.053. PMC 2835296. PMID 20176260.
- ↑ Jacobson DL, Gange SJ, Rose NR, Graham NM (1997). "Epidemiology and estimated population burden of selected autoimmune diseases in the United States". Clin Immunol Immunopathol. 84 (3): 223–43. PMID 9281381.