How Is Adhd Genetically Inherited
Health Encyclopedia: Restless Legs Syndrome And Related Disorders Risk Factors
- Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders - Risk Factors
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Risk Factors
Restless legs syndrome may affect between 2.5 - 15% of the general population. It is more common in women than in men, and its prevalence increases with age. An estimated 10 - 28% of adults older than age 65 are affected by the disorder. In about 40% of patients, RLS begins in adolescence, though it is uncommon in young children.
Family History
Up to two-thirds of people with RLS have a family history of the disorder. In such cases, it is more likely to occur before age 40. (A family h...
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