Coming Soon! Wake Up Narcolepsy is Expanding our Online Support Groups
Wake Up Narcolepsy is excited to announce that starting June 21, 2021, our online support......
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Narcolepsy by the Numbers
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Narcolepsy affects 1 in every 2,000 Americans and 3 million people worldwide.
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It is estimated that up to 50% of patients with Narcolepsy may be undiagnosed.
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Typical onset of Narcolepsy is between the ages of 10 and 20 years old, but can occur in early childhood.
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On average, patients have 6 physician visits before receiving a Narcolepsy diagnosis.
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