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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.
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Is there a certain population the Marfan syndrome affects more prevalently?
Marfan syndrome affects men and women of all ethnic backgrounds equally.
Is Marfan syndrome more common in men or women?
Marfan syndrome affects both men and women equally, as it is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder. There is no significant difference in prevalence between the sexes; however, some studies suggest that men may experience more severe manifestations of the condition. Overall, the condition occurs in approximately 1 in 5,000 individuals regardless of gender.
Does Bipolar occur with men or women more?
As a general rule, it is a disorder of women.
Is Marfan Syndrome common in a specific race?
About 1 in 5,000 people have Marfan syndrome, including men and women of all races and ethnic groups. About 3 out of 4 people with Marfan syndrome inherit it, meaning they get the genetic mutation from a parent who has it. But some people with Marfan syndrome are the first in their family to have it; when this happens it is called a spontaneous mutation. There is a 50 percent chance that a person with Marfan syndrome will pass along the genetic mutation each time they have a child.
Does fibromyalgia occur more in men than women?
No, just the opposite. Fibromyalgia, according to current medical knowledge, affects significantly more women than men. Estimates range from about twice as many women as men, to ten times as many women as men (who suffer from fibromyalgia).
Do more men or women get breast cancer?
Breast cancer is much more common in women than in men. While men can develop breast cancer, it's relatively rare compared to women. About 99% of breast cancer cases occur in women, and only around 1% occur in men.
How often does rheumatoid arthritis occur?
RA occurs i about 1to2% of the population and and is more prevalent in women then men.
Do more women want to be men or more men want to be women?
men want to be women
Does pancreatitis affect more woman or men?
Both forms of pancreatitis (acute and chronic) occur more often in men than women. However, women are 1.5 times more likely than men to have acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones. On the other hand, men are 6 times more likely than women to have acute pancreatitis caused by alcoholism.
What disease occur more often in women then in men if often silent until a bone breaks?
it is called osteoporosis
Does a hiatal hernia occur more often in women or men?
This weakness and bulging of the respiratory diaphragm where the esophagus passes occurs more often in women than in men. It can cause abdominal pain, heartburn and sometimes chest pain that can be mistaken for a heart attack.
Is there more men or women in Ohio?
there is more women in Ohio than men
