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Shingles Occurrence Frequency Statistics
Shingles occurs in approximately one out of every three adults during their lifetime.
In this post, we explore the frequency and occurrence of shingles, a viral infection that affects a significant portion of the population. From the likelihood of developing shingles to the associated risks and statistics across different regions, we delve into the numbers that shed light on this common yet often debilitating condition.
Statistic 1
"Approximately 1 in 3 people in the U.S. will develop shingles in their lifetime."
Statistic 2
"Each year, more than 1 million cases of shingles are diagnosed in the U.S."
Statistic 3
"Half of all shingles cases occur in individuals aged 50 years or older."
Statistic 4
"The risk of developing shingles increases by around 27% for every 5-year increase in age over 50 years."
Statistic 5
"Females are more likely to develop shingles than males."
Statistic 6
"The lifetime occurrence rate is 10-20% in the general population."
Statistic 7
"Up to 20% of individuals with shingles will develop postherpetic neuralgia."
Statistic 8
"Around 25% of unvaccinated people who live to age 85 will experience shingles."
Statistic 9
"Every 1 in 5 individuals will get a second bout of shingles."
Statistic 10
"Around 50% of individuals by the age of 85 years would have had an episode of shingles."
Statistic 11
"Approximately 96% of adults in the U.S. have had chickenpox by age 35, putting them at risk for shingles."
Statistic 12
"Among renowned Chinese hospitals, the average incidence of shingles was reported as 3.72/100,000 from 1997 to 2003."
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"Among those who develop shingles, more than half will develop postherpetic neuralgia if over 60 years old."
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"Only about 4 to 5% of people are likely to develop shingles more than once."
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"In general, the incidence of herpes zoster in Europe is approximately 2.5 cases per 1000 person-years."
Statistic 16
"In England and Wales, the incidence rate of shingles is 790 per 100,000 population per year."
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"The overall incidence of shingles in Asia is 5.97 per 1000 person-years."
Statistic 18
"Approximately 32% of people in the United States will have Shingles during their lifetime."
Statistic 19
"95.5% of reported shingles occurred in adults older than 14 years of age, according to a study in China."
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