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Incidence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension
| Country | Incidence in general population | Incidence in women (childbearing age) | Incidence in obese women (childbearing age) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 0.9/100,000 | 3.5/100,00 | 13/100,000 >10% ideal body weight 19.3/100,000 ≥20% ideal body weight |
| UK | 1.56/100,000 | 2.86/100,000 | 11.9/100,000 |
| Middle East | 2.02–2.2/100,000 |
