HYPOGONADISM STATISTICS
True statistics for Hypogonadism have never been established and remain "up in the air". The absence of a "Hypogonadism" category in national databases ensures there is no central reporting point. We consider this absence hinders assessment of the condition and its importance in health.

We have set the goal of raising money for a large scale testing study of populations to determine accurate statistics for Hypogonadism. Real statistics will not be obtained until testing for Hypogonadism attains its proper place in diagnostic procedures. To get some idea of the problem, one has to research the incidence of Hypogonadism amongst diseases and conditions. There are many to find and the process is ongoing. The following information is obtained from research studies and available authoritative statistics.

Condition
Hypospadias
Klinefelters Syndrome
Hemachromatosis
HIV AIDS
Diabetes
Arthritis
Parkinson's Disease
Sickle Cell Disease
Anorexia Nervosa
Thalassemia Major
Kidney Disease
Spinal Cord Injury
Depression
Cirrhosis
Acromegaly
Estimated % Incidence of Hypogonadism
1:350 male births
100% - 1:400 male births
42% - 1: 2-300 North European descent
50% - 42 million worldwide
16% - 12 Million in the USA
33% - 43 million in the USA

As further research into individual health conditions continues, the appropriate statistics will be inserted. However, as can be seen, Hypogonadism exists in many prevalent conditions in society.


Pie in the Sky ?
Hypogonadism statistics are very difficult to ascertain. In 1994 Skakkebaek et al expressed the need for more prospective studies regarding Testicular malfunction. A call for routine Testosterone profiling in Testicular cancer patients, by the same team, in 1998 remains ignored. Dr Skakkebaek and his team operate in Denmark, where the highest incidence, (1% of all males), of Testicular Cancer is to be found.

The first rule in solving a problem, is to determine its size. This has not been done in the case of Hypogonadism. This site may represent the first attempt to provide an idea of the huge numbers involved.
We consider a large population testing study to be essential to enable health authorities assign the correct priority to the problem.
CASH, the campaign for awareness and Screening for Hypogonadism, needs your support.

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