Dr. Huntley's
Diagnosis
Checklist
Have a symptom?
See what questions
a doctor would ask.
See what questions
a doctor would ask.
estimated 300,000 Americans (NWHIC) ... see also overview of Scleroderma.
approx 1 in 906 or 0.11% or 300,000 people in USA [Source statistic for calcuation: "estimated 300,000 Americans (NWHIC)" -- see also general information about data sources]
Ophanet, who are a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when if affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Scleroderma as a "rare disease". More information about Scleroderma is available from Orphanet
Estimates for the number of people in the United States with systemic sclerosis range from 40,000 to 165,000. By contrast, a survey that included all scleroderma-related disorders, including Raynaud's phenomenon, suggested a number between 250,000 and 992,500. (Source: excerpt from Handout on Health Scleroderma: NIAMS) ... The estimated number of people with any type of scleroderma varies from study to study but may range from 1 to 4 affected individuals for every 10,000 Americans (or as many as 1 out of 2500 individuals). (Source: excerpt from Understanding Autoimmune Disease: NIAID)
The following statistics relate to the prevalence of Scleroderma:
16 MEDICAL BOOKS ONLINE! Review excerpts from medical books online, free, without registration, for more information about the prevalence and/or incidence of Scleroderma.
The cause of scleroderma is unknown. Known risk factors include exposure to silica dust and polyvinyl chloride.
Scleroderma affects more females than men, especially between ages 30 and 50. Approximately 30% of patients with scleroderma die within 5 years of onset.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Source: The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2008
The term 'prevalence' of Scleroderma usually refers to the estimated population
of people who are managing Scleroderma at any given time.
The term 'incidence' of Scleroderma refers to the annual diagnosis rate,
or the number of new cases of Scleroderma diagnosed each year.
Hence, these two statistics types can differ:
a short-lived disease like flu can have high annual incidence but low prevalence,
but a life-long disease like diabetes has a low annual incidence but high prevalence.
For more information see about prevalence and incidence statistics.
Footnotes:
1. Rose and Mackay, 1998, The Autoimmune Diseases, Third Edition
What do you think about the features of this website? Take our user survey and have your say:
Next articles:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Search Specialists by State and City
By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our Terms of Use.
Copyright © 2010 Health Grades Inc. All rights reserved. Last Update: 8 February, 2010 (22:17)
Whenever you go to a hospital or clinic for a major procedure or diagnostic test, one of the many forms you are given to sign is an "informed...
Germs are a fact of life and catching an infectious disease like a cold may seem inevitable. But there are simple ways to protect yourself against...
Stress takes its toll by making us anxious, depressed and not able to function as fully as we'd like. What many don't know is that stress can...
Sleep is necessary to feel refreshed, but now we know sleep actually impacts the way the body functions. Sleeping poorly can affect how often you get...
