Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
What Increases Your Risk
People with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are generally 25 to 45 years of age. Women are more likely to have CFS.
CFS is rare in children. It may occur in teenagers, especially young teenage girls. Unlike adults, teenagers are more likely to develop CFS after having an illness such as mononucleosis or flu.
Studies show that about 4 people in 1,000 may have CFS—enough to call it a major public health problem.4
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| Author: | Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: July 31, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine | |
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