Williams Syndrome

Williams Syndrome is indexed under Pediatric-Onset Chronic, Genetic/Chromosomal. Also known as Williams-Beuren syndrome.

US prevalence
Estimated worldwide frequency ~1 in 7,500-18,000 people; no U.S.-specific national count identified Source: NIH MedlinePlus Genetics — Williams syndrome. This figure comes from a professional society, registry, or study rather than a federal source. Label: REPORTED.
ICD-10-CM codes
Q93.82
Typical onset
Present at birth
Course
lifelong
Body systems
cardiovascular, neurological, endocrine
Sex differences
Equal
Racial and ethnic differences
Pan-ethnic

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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