Gilbert Syndrome
Who is at Risk for Gilbert Syndrome?
Since Gilbert Syndrome is genetic, having parents who both carry the defective gene that causes the syndrome increases the likelihood of having the disorder. Occurring predominantly in men, with a male-to-female ratio ranging from 2-7:1, Gilbert Syndrome occurs in persons of all races and is not specific to any particular ethnic group. The rate of Gilbert Syndrome in the United States is 3-7% of the population.
References
American Liver Foundation “Gilbert Syndrome” http://www.liverfoundation.org/abouttheliver/info/gilbertsyndrome/ Retrieved March 30, 2011
eMedicine.com “Gilbert Syndrome”http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/176822-overview Retrieved March 30, 2011
Mayo Clinic “Gilbert’s Syndrome” http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gilberts-syndrome/DS00743 Retrieved March 30, 2011
U.S. National Library of Medicine NIH National Institutes of Health “Gilbert’s Disease” http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000301.htm Retrieved March 30, 2011
Worman, M.D. Howard J. The Liver Disorders and Hepatitis Sourcebook. McGraw-Hill, 2006
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