Rare Diseases

Definition

Rare diseases are medical conditions that affect a small percentage of the population. These diseases often have low prevalence rates and can be challenging to diagnose and treat.

Related terms

Prevalence Rate: The prevalence rate refers to the proportion of individuals in a specific population who have a particular disease at a given time.

Diagnosis:

Diagnosis involves identifying and determining the nature or cause of a disease or condition through examination, tests, and analysis.

Treatment:

Treatment involves medical interventions aimed at alleviating symptoms or curing a disease.