“According to a 2023 report, the prevalence of ALS in the United States is about 9.1 cases per 100,000 people.
ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rare neurological disorder affecting approximately 30,000 people in the U.S. It can run in families, but most cases have no family connection. According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders, ALS develops in 1.5 to 3 people per 100,000 in the United States and Europe each year.
ALS affects the brain cells (neurons) that control your muscles. As ALS progresses, people lose voluntary control of their muscles and various bodily functions, including standing, chewing food, and speaking clearly.
The ALS Association suggests that men are about 20% more likely than women to develop ALS, though as people get older, the sex differences tend to even out.
The ALS Association reports that ALS is more common among non-Hispanic individuals, with white adults about twice as likely as Black adults to develop ALS.”
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