Prevalence and Incidence of Buerger's disease

Ophanet, who are a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when if affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Buerger's disease as a "rare disease". More information about Buerger's disease is available from Orphanet

Prevalence/Incidence of Buerger's disease: Online Medical Books

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Buerger's disease: Causes and incidence
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Buerger’s disease is caused by vasculitis, an inflammation of blood vessels, primarily of the hands and feet. The vessels become constricted or totally blocked, reducing blood flow to the tissues and resulting in pain and, eventually, damage.

This disorder occurs in 6 of every 10,000 people. Incidence is highest among males ages 20 to 40 who have a history of smoking or chewing tobacco. It may be associated with a history of Raynaud’s disease and may occur in people with autoimmune disease.

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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005

About prevalence and incidence statistics:

The term 'prevalence' of Buerger's disease usually refers to the estimated population of people who are managing Buerger's disease at any given time. The term 'incidence' of Buerger's disease refers to the annual diagnosis rate, or the number of new cases of Buerger's disease 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.