Epidemiology
CGD affects about 1 in 200,000 people in the United States, with about 20 new cases diagnosed each year.
Chronic granulomatous disease affects all people of all races, however, there is limited information on prevalence outside of the United States. One survey in Sweden reported an incidence of 1 in 220,000 people,, while a larger review of studies in Europe suggested a lower rate: 1 in 250,000 people.
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