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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hamid Qazi, MD, BSc [2]

Overview

The incidence/prevalence of umbilical hernia is approximately 0.015 to 0.023 per 100,000 of newborns affected in USA. Commonly seen in low-birth-weight babies, African-Americans, and Hispanics. It affects males and females equally.

Epidemiology and Demographics

• The epidemiology and demographics are as follows:

Prevalence

• The incidence/prevalence of umbilical hernia is approximately 0.015 to 0.023 per 100,000 of newborns affected in USA.
  • Commonly seen in low-birth-weight babies

Age

• Patients of all age groups may develop umbilical hernia

Race

• Umbilical hernia usually affects individuals of the African-American race and Hispanic race.
• White individuals are less likely to develop Umbilical hernia.

Gender

• Umbilical hernia affects men and women equally.