Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes

Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes is indexed under Musculoskeletal & Connective Tissue, Connective Tissue Disorders. Also known as EDS, hypermobile EDS, hEDS, classical EDS.

US prevalence

Estimated 1 in 2,500-5,000 (classical/vascular); hEDS may be much more common Source: Ehlers-Danlos Society; NIH. Cites federal and non-federal sources, and the record does not say which one gave this figure. Label: REPORTED.

ICD-10-CM codes

Q79.6

Typical onset

Lifelong; symptoms often worsen in teens/young adults

Course

lifelong

Body systems

musculoskeletal, dermatologic, cardiovascular

Sex differences

hEDS more diagnosed in women; vascular EDS equal

Racial and ethnic differences

Limited data

What this page does not establish

These figures describe populations, not individuals, and none of them is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Prevalence estimates are approximate and reflect published ranges. Disparity figures are reported patterns, not causes.

Taxonomy last reviewed 2026-05-19. Each figure on the interactive page carries its own source and retrieval date, which can be later than this review.

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