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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]

Overview

The prevalence of Wilson's disease is estimated to be 3 cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide. Wilson's disease affects individuals between 5 to 35 years old.

Epidemiology and demographics

Prevalence

  • The prevalence of Wilson's disease is estimated to be 3 cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide.[1]

Age

  • Wilson's disease commonly affects inidividuals between 5 to 35 years old.

Race

  • There is no racial predilection to Wilson's disease.

Gender

  • Wilson's disease affects men and women equally.

References

  1. Huster D (2010). "Wilson disease". Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 24 (5): 531–9. doi:10.1016/j.bpg.2010.07.014. PMID 20955957.