Prevalence of Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) by Age Group and Presence of a Disease Known to Cause PN
| Age Group | Patients with PN (n = 246) | All | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No PN Disease | PN Disease* | ||
| 65 to 74 | 19.3 (69/357) | 43 % (61/143) | 26 % (130/494) |
| 75 to 84 | 31 % (61/194) | 50 % (34/68) | 36 % (95/262) |
| ≥85 | 58 % (18/31) | 38 % (3/8) | 54 % (21/39) |
| ≥65 (All) | 26 % (148/576) | 45 % (98/219) | 31 % (246/795) |
PN disease, self-reported history of diabetes mellitus, vitamin B12 deficiency, chronic hepatitis, Crohn disease, systemic lupus, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, hereditary neuropathy, neurofibromatosis, or sarcoidosis. Association (χ2) between PN and PN disease (P < .0001). Association (Fisher’s exact test) between age group and PN; for those without PN disease, P < .0001; for those with PN disease, P = .5918.