Epidemiology and demographics template
Template:(insert disease state here) Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
(insert disease state here) is a major health problem affecting _____ patients in the United States and ____ patients worldwide.
or (insert disease state here) is a rare disease with a prevalence of ______ per 100,000 patients.
Prevalence
Worldwide, the prevalence of (insert disease state here) ranges from a low of _____ per 100,000 patients, to a high of _____ per 100,000 patients with an average prevalence of _____ per 100,000 patients.
Worldwide, the prevalence of (insert disease state here) is _____ per 100,000 patients.
Incidence
Age
The prevalence of disease increases with age.
Gender
Disease is more common in males females
Developed Countries
In North America and Europe, a linear relationship exists between an aging population and an increase in the incidence of aortic stenosis.