Cleft lip occurs more often in males, while cleft palate is more likely to occur in females. Cleft lip alone occurs in about 20% of cases, both genders. 80%--have both cleft lip and cleft palate.
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Polymyalgia rheumatica has a prevalence of about 0.5% in individuals over the age of 50. It is more common in people of Northern European descent and in women compared to men. The prevalence increases with age, peaking around 70-80 years old.
Prevalence is about 50/50.
In 2009, the percentage of women who smoked in Ghana was relatively low, estimated at around 2%. Smoking rates among women in the country have historically been lower compared to men. Cultural norms and social factors contribute to this disparity in smoking prevalence.
Incidence and prevalence of DIM are unknown. Myopathy caused by corticosteroids is the most common disorder, and it is more common in women.
African-American women have higher rates of preeclampsia than do Caucasian women.
The prevalence rate of bipolar disorder appears to be equal among men and women
Marfan syndrome affects both men and women equally, as it is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. However, some studies suggest that men may experience more severe manifestations of the condition compared to women. Overall, the prevalence of Marfan syndrome is similar in both genders.
Ethnicity and Breast CancerThere are some associations between ethnicity and breast cancer. ALL women should be screened routinely per the current guidelines, but research indicates that white, non-Hispanic women have a higher prevalence of breast cancer overall, but other differences have also been found. For example, black women have higher prevalence in the 40-50 year age group when compared to white women. Further, black women, in general, have an overall higher mortality than any other ethnicity.
According to UNAIDS, approximately 3.2% of the adult population aged 15 to 49 is infected with HIV - of these only around 4% are receiving antiretroviral drugs. The rate of infection amongst women who have suffered sexual violence in areas of armed conflict is estimated at closer to 20%.
Crohn's disease affects both men and women, but research suggests that it is slightly more common in women. Studies have shown that women may experience more severe symptoms and complications compared to men. However, the overall prevalence of the disease does not differ significantly between genders, and both can be equally affected across various age groups.