Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome epidemiology and demographics

	Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome epidemiology and demographics On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome epidemiology and demographics All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome epidemiology and demographics
CDC on Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome epidemiology and demographics
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome epidemiology and demographics in the news
Blogs on Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome epidemiology and demographics
Directions to Hospitals Treating Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Risk calculators and risk factors for Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome epidemiology and demographics

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [3]

Epidemiology and Demography

In France, a country with one of the highest per capita consumptions of alcohol, the prevalence of the WKS was found to be only 0.4% in a small retrospective autopsy study.^[1]
Prevalence rates in Australia are highest 2.8%.^[2]
Per capita consumption of alcohol is not corelating with the prevalence of the syndrome in many countries.^[3]