Hemifacial spasm epidemiology

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The incidence of hemifacial spasm is approximately 0.8 per 100,000 persons.

This disorder occurs in both men and women, although it affects middle-aged or elderly women more frequently.

Hemifacial spasm is much more common in some Asian populations.