Prevalence of PBA Symptoms
PBA is surprisingly prevalent, affecting both patients and those that care for them. Prevalence estimates place the number of people with PBA between 1.5 and 2 million in the United States alone. However, given the fact that PBA is a relatively common disorder among patients with various neurologic conditions, its actual prevalence may be higher. Furthermore, PBA is generally thought to be under-recognized and undertreated because clinicians are unfamiliar with the disorder.
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