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==Incidence== | |||
The [[incidence]] of Myasthenia gravis is approximately 7-23 new cases per year.(3_6) | |||
== Prevalence == | |||
The [[prevalence]] of Myasthenia gravis is approximately 70-320 per million and increasing since 20<sup>th</sup> century (3_4_6_7) | |||
== Age and Gender == | |||
The [[age of onset]] in Myasthenia gravis follows a bimodal distribution. The early type (before age of 50) is [[female]] predominant and the late type (after age of 60) is [[male]] predominant. Between the age of 50-60 there is no significant different between [[male]] and [[female]]. (27) | |||
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Overview
Incidence
The incidence of Myasthenia gravis is approximately 7-23 new cases per year.(3_6)
Prevalence
The prevalence of Myasthenia gravis is approximately 70-320 per million and increasing since 20th century (3_4_6_7)
Age and Gender
The age of onset in Myasthenia gravis follows a bimodal distribution. The early type (before age of 50) is female predominant and the late type (after age of 60) is male predominant. Between the age of 50-60 there is no significant different between male and female. (27)