The number of people diagnosed each year with some form of amyloidosis is still unclear. The estimated incidence of AL amyloidosis is 12 new cases per million of the population per year, with a prevalence of between 30-45,000 cases. The estimated prevalence of hereditary ATTR is between 5-10,000 people. Wild-Type ATTR amyloidosis is considered to be extremely under-diagnosed, and the real incidence is not known. If you or a loved one are among those diagnosed with this disease that causes organ damage and impairs quality of life, understanding the basics of it can help.
