Hypokalemia epidemiology and demographics
Overview
The exact prevalence of hypokalemia is unknown. It changes between inpatient and outpatient cases. In one study in Sweden, the prevalence was 13.6% [1].
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
- 21000 per 100,000 hospitalized patients and 2000 to 3000 per 100,000 of outpatients suffer from hypokalemia.
Gender
- Hypokalemia occurs more in females compared to males.
Past medical history
- Hypokalemia occurs more in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease and hypertension.
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References
- ↑ Nilsson E, Gasparini A, Ärnlöv J, Xu H, Henriksson KM, Coresh J, Grams ME, Carrero JJ (October 2017). "Incidence and determinants of hyperkalemia and hypokalemia in a large healthcare system". Int. J. Cardiol. 245: 277–284. doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.07.035. PMID 28735756.