Nausea and vomiting epidemiology and demographics
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Overview
Epidemiology and demographics
In population studies, more than 50% of adults reported at least one episode of nausea, and more than 30% of adults reported one episode of vomiting within the preceding 12 months, with women reporting more episodes of nausea than men
Incidence
The incidence/prevalence of [disease name] is approximately [number range] per 100,000 individuals worldwide. In [year], the incidence/prevalence of [disease name] was estimated to be [number range] cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide.
Prevalence
In population studies, more than 50% of adults reported at least one episode of nausea, and more than 30% of adults reported one episode of vomiting within the preceding 12 months, with women reporting more episodes of nausea than men
Age
Patients of all age groups may develop [disease name]. The incidence of [disease name] increases with age; the median age at diagnosis is [#] years. [Disease name] commonly affects individuals younger than/older than [number of years] years of age. [Chronic disease name] is usually first diagnosed among [age group]. [Acute disease name] commonly affects [age group].
Race
The race has also been shown to be associated with differential rates of the experience of nausea with White/African-Americans experiencing less nausea than Asian/Asian-American subjects.
Gender
women report more episodes of nausea than men.