Hypernatremia epidemiology and demographics

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Overview

The incidence of hypernatremia in hospitalized patients is approximately 3-5 per 100,000 individuals worldwide. The prevalence of hypernatremia in critically ill patients is approximately 9-26 per 100,000 individuals. Hypernatremia commonly affects older age.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Incidence

• The incidence of hypernatremia in hospitalized patients is approximately 3-5 per 100,000 individuals worldwide.

Prevalence

• The prevalence of hypernatremia in critically ill patients is approximately 9-26 per 100,000 individuals.

Age

• Hypernatremia commonly affects older age.

Race

• There is no racial predilection to hypernatremia.

Gender

• Hyperntremia affects men and women equally.