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Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Risk Factors
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Risk Factors
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Risk Factors
In studies of large patient groups, 15 - 27% of people complain of long-term fatigue, but the majority can be explained by other medical or psychological problems. According to surveys, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) itself affects over four in every 1,000 Americans. It occurs in both sexes and at all ages and in all racial and ethnic groups. The CDC estimates 1 million people in the U.S. have the disease, but only 20% of people with CFS may be properly diagnosed. Nevertheless, the t...
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