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Epidemiology and Demographics

Prevalence

In developed countries, the prevalence of Churg-Strauss syndrome is 1 per 100,000 patients.

Age

The mean age at diagnosis is 50. The initial onset of symptoms may be 10-20 years earlier.

Gender

There is no gender predominance.