Von Willebrand Disease
Von Willebrand Disease is indexed under Hematologic, Bleeding Disorders. Also known as VWD.
- US prevalence
- Up to 1% of the U.S. population (~3.2 million) Source: CDC NCBDDD, Data and Statistics on von Willebrand Disease (May 14, 2024). Federal source. Label: VERIFIED.
- ICD-10-CM codes
- D68.0
- Typical onset
- Lifelong; often diagnosed after bleeding event
- Course
- lifelong
- Body systems
- hematologic
- Sex differences
- Equal genetic prevalence; women more often symptomatic (menstrual bleeding)
- Racial and ethnic differences
- Affects all groups; may be underdiagnosed in minorities
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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