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Here is the grouped list of common conditions seen in Australian general practice, appended with their incidence or prevalence. Common conditions are commonly examined so…

1. Cardiovascular System

  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): ~30% of adults
  • Lipid Disorders (e.g., High Cholesterol): ~35% of adults
  • Ischaemic Heart Disease (e.g., Angina): 4.6% of adults
  • Atrial Fibrillation: 2-3% of adults
  • Heart Failure: 1-2% of the population
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease: 5-10% of adults over 55
  • Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): 2% of adults
  • Congestive Heart Failure: 1.5% of adults
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): 1-2 per 1,000 adults per year
  • Pulmonary Embolism: 1-2 per 1,000 adults per year
  • Varicose Veins: 25-30% of adults
  • Temporal Arteritis: 0.1% of adults over 50
  • Kawasaki Disease: 15-20 per 100,000 children under 5
  • Long QT Syndrome: 1 in 2,000-3,000 people
  • Brugada Syndrome: 1 in 5,000-10,000 people
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome: 0.1-0.3% of the general population
  • Marfan Syndrome: 1 in 5,000 people
  • Takayasu’s Arteritis: Rare, <1 per million annually
  • Carotid Artery Stenosis: 0.5-1% of adults over 65
  • Cardiomyopathy: 1 in 500 people
  • Raynaud’s Phenomenon: 3-5% of adults
  • Vasculitis: Rare, varies by type
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM): 1 in 100,000 people annually

2. Respiratory System

  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (e.g., Common Cold): Most people 2-4 times/year
  • Acute Bronchitis: 5% of adults annually
  • Asthma: 11% of the population
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): 2-4% of adults
  • Pneumonia: 1-2% of adults annually
  • Sleep Apnea: 5-10% of adults
  • Sinusitis: 10-15% of adults annually
  • Chronic Sinusitis: 2-4% of adults
  • Laryngitis: 3-5% of adults annually
  • Tonsillitis: 10% of children annually
  • Pulmonary Embolism: 1-2 per 1,000 adults annually
  • Tuberculosis: 5-6 per 100,000 people annually
  • Cystic Fibrosis: 1 in 2,500-3,000 newborns
  • Bronchiectasis: 2% of adults over 70
  • Interstitial Lung Disease: 0.05% of the population
  • Emphysema: 1-2% of adults

3. Endocrine System

  • Diabetes Mellitus: 5-6% of adults
  • Thyroid Disorders (e.g., Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism): 5% of adults
  • Hyperparathyroidism: 0.1% of adults
  • Cushing’s Syndrome: Very rare, ~0.1% of the population
  • Addison’s Disease: 1 in 10,000 people
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): 8-13% of women
  • Acromegaly: 1 in 100,000 people
  • Hypopituitarism: 1 in 10,000 people
  • Pheochromocytoma: 2-8 per million annually
  • Hypercalcemia: 1 in 1,000 people
  • Hypogonadism (Male and Female): ~2% of the population
  • Hyperprolactinemia: 0.4% of adults
  • Graves’ Disease: 1-2% of the population
  • Addisonian Crisis: Very rare, related to Addison’s Disease prevalence

4. Gastrointestinal System

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): 10-20% of adults
  • Constipation: 15-20% of adults
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): 10-15% of the population
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease: 1-2% of adults
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis): 0.1-0.2% of the population
  • Liver Disease (e.g., Hepatitis): 1-2% of the population
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): 15-20% of the population
  • Alcoholic Liver Disease: 2-3% of the population
  • Cholelithiasis (Gallstones): 10-15% of adults
  • Pancreatitis (Acute and Chronic): 0.05% of adults annually
  • Celiac Disease: 1-2% of the population
  • Diverticular Disease: 5-10% of adults over 50
  • Hernias (e.g., Inguinal, Hiatal): 1-3% of adults
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma: 10 per 100,000 adults annually
  • Cholangiocarcinoma: 1-2 per 100,000 adults annually
  • Barrett’s Esophagus: 1-2% of adults
  • Achalasia: 1 in 100,000 people annually
  • Esophageal Cancer: 5 per 100,000 adults annually
  • Colorectal Cancer: 1.2% of adults
  • Anal Cancer: <1% of adults
  • Hemorrhoids: 10-20% of adults

5. Musculoskeletal System

  • Osteoarthritis: 10-15% of adults
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis: 1-2% of adults
  • Gout: 1-4% of adults
  • Back Problems: 20-25% of adults
  • Fractures: Common in elderly; 10-15% of adults over 65
  • Bursitis/Tendonitis: 3-5% of adults
  • Osteoporosis: 5-10% of adults over 50
  • Fibromyalgia: 2-4% of adults
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica: 1 in 1,000 adults over 50
  • Scleroderma: 1 in 10,000 people
  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: 1 in 5,000 people
  • Paget’s Disease of Bone: 1-2% of adults over 55
  • Dermatomyositis: 1 in 100,000 people
  • Polymyositis: 1 in 100,000 people
  • Marfan Syndrome: 1 in 5,000 people
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis: 1 in 200 adults

6. Neurological System

  • Migraine/Chronic Headache: 10-15% of adults
  • Epilepsy: 1% of the population
  • Stroke: 1.7% of adults
  • Parkinson’s Disease: 0.1-0.2% of adults
  • Multiple Sclerosis: 0.1% of the population
  • Dementia (e.g., Alzheimer’s Disease): 8% of adults over 65
  • Neuropathies (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome): 2-3% of adults
  • Myasthenia Gravis: 1 in 5,000 people
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome: 1-2 per 100,000 annually
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia: 0.1% of adults
  • Cluster Headaches: 0.1% of adults
  • Huntington’s Disease: 1 in 10,000 people
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): 1-2 per 100,000 annually
  • Bell’s Palsy: 1 in 5,000 people annually
  • Neurofibromatosis: 1 in 3,000 people
  • Essential Tremor: 4-5% of adults over 65
  • Cerebral Palsy: 2-3 per 1,000 live births
  • Tuberous Sclerosis: 1 in 6,000 people
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa: 1 in 4,000 people
  • Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: 1 in 1 million people
  • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: 1 in 100,000 people

7. Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders

  • Depression: 10-15% of adults
  • Anxiety: 15-20% of adults
  • Bipolar Disorder: 1-2% of adults
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): 5-7% of children
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): 1-2% of adults
  • Schizophrenia: 0.5-1% of adults
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): 4-6% of adults
  • Eating Disorders (e.g., Anorexia, Bulimia): 1-2% of young adults
  • Panic Disorder: 2-3% of adults
  • Social Anxiety Disorder: 3-5% of adults
  • Sleep Disorders (e.g., Insomnia): 10-20% of adults
  • Conversion Disorder: Very rare, <0.1% of adults
  • Somatization Disorder: Rare, <0.1% of adults
  • Factitious Disorder: Rare, <0.1% of adults
  • Munchausen Syndrome: Very rare, <0.1% of adults
  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder: 1-2% of adults

8. Dermatological System

  • Dermatitis/Eczema: 10-15% of children, 3-5% of adults
  • Psoriasis: 2-4% of adults
  • Acne Vulgaris: 85% of teenagers, 10% of adults
  • Rosacea: 1-2% of adults
  • Scabies: Common in outbreaks, ~5% of the population in affected areas
  • Alopecia (Hair Loss): 1-2% of adults
  • Skin Cancer (e.g., Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma): 2-3% of adults
  • Vitiligo: 0.5-1% of the population
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis: 3-5% of adults
  • Urticaria (Hives): 20% of people at some point
  • Impetigo: 1-2% of children annually
  • Cellulitis: 2-4% of adults annually
  • Herpes Zoster (Shingles): 1 in 3 people in their lifetime
  • Fungal Infections (e.g., Tinea, Ringworm): 10-15% of adults annually
  • Warts: 5-10% of children, 1-2% of adults

9. Genitourinary System

  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): 10% of women annually
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): 30-40% of men over 60
  • Erectile Dysfunction: 30-40% of men over 40
  • Prostatitis: 5-10% of men at some point
  • Incontinence (Urinary and Fecal): 10-20% of adults
  • Kidney Stones: 5-10% of adults
  • Chronic Kidney Disease: 2-3% of adults
  • Interstitial Cystitis: 0.1-0.2% of adults
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease: 1 in 1,000 people
  • Bladder Cancer: 10 per 100,000 people annually
  • Pyelonephritis: 1-2% of adults annually
  • Glomerulonephritis: 1 in 100,000 people annually

10. Reproductive System (Male and Female)

  • Menstrual Problems (e.g., Dysmenorrhea, Menorrhagia): 20-30% of women
  • Endometriosis: 10% of women
  • Uterine Fibroids: 20-30% of women
  • Cervical Cancer: 7 per 100,000 women annually
  • Ovarian Cancer: 10 per 100,000 women annually
  • Testicular Cancer: 6 per 100,000 men annually
  • Infertility: 15% of couples
  • Pregnancy-Related Conditions (e.g., Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Gestational Diabetes): 2-3% of pregnancies
  • Ectopic Pregnancy: 1-2% of pregnancies
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: 1% of women annually
  • Vulvodynia: 8-10% of women
  • Uterine Prolapse: 10-15% of women over 50
  • Erectile Dysfunction: 30-40% of men over 40

11. Hematological System

  • Iron Deficiency Anemia: 5-10% of adults
  • Pernicious Anemia: 0.1-0.2% of adults
  • Thalassemia: 1 in 100 people (carriers)
  • Sickle Cell Disease: Rare, mostly in certain ethnic groups
  • Hemophilia: 1 in 10,000 people
  • Von Willebrand Disease: 1 in 100 people
  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: 4 per 100,000 people annually
  • Multiple Myeloma: 5 per 100,000 people annually
  • Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: 15 per 100,000 people annually
  • Hodgkin’s Disease: 3 per 100,000 people annually
  • Polycythemia Vera: 1-2 per 100,000 people annually

12. Immune System

  • Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever): 15-20% of the population
  • Anaphylaxis: 2-5% of the population
  • Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus): 1 in 2,000 people
  • Sjogren’s Syndrome: 1 in 1,000 people
  • Behcet’s Disease: Very rare, <1 in 100,000 people
  • Systemic Sclerosis: 1 in 10,000 people
  • Immunodeficiency Disorders (e.g., HIV/AIDS): 0.1% of the population
  • IgA Nephropathy: 1 in 100,000 people

13. Infectious Diseases

  • Upper Respiratory Infections (URIs): Most people 2-4 times/year
  • Influenza: 5-10% of the population annually
  • Tuberculosis: 5-6 per 100,000 people annually
  • Hepatitis (A, B, C): 1-2% of the population
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections (e.g., Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV): 1-2% of the population
  • Q Fever: 2-5 per 100,000 people annually
  • Lyme Disease: Rare, <1 in 100,000 people (imported cases)
  • Malaria (in returning travelers): Rare, 100-300 cases annually
  • Parasitic Infections (e.g., Giardia): 1-2% of the population
  • Infective Endocarditis: 3-7 per 100,000 people annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: <1 per 100,000 people annually
  • Chickenpox (Varicella): 5 per 100,000 people annually
  • COVID-19: Varies depending on outbreaks and waves

14. Hepatobiliary System

  • Hepatitis (A, B, C): 1-2% of the population
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): 15-20% of the population
  • Alcoholic Liver Disease: 2-3% of the population
  • Cirrhosis: 1-2% of adults
  • Gallstones (Cholelithiasis): 10-15% of adults
  • Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma): 10 per 100,000 adults annually
  • Primary Biliary Cholangitis: 1 in 1,000 adults
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: 1 in 10,000 people
  • Wilson’s Disease: 1 in 30,000 people

15. Ophthalmological System

  • Cataracts: 20% of adults over 65
  • Glaucoma: 2-3% of adults over 40
  • Macular Degeneration: 10% of adults over 65
  • Conjunctivitis: 1-2% of the population annually
  • Diabetic Retinopathy: 10-15% of people with diabetes
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa: 1 in 4,000 people
  • Keratitis: Rare, <1 in 10,000 people
  • Uveitis: 1 in 1,000 people

16. Otolaryngological System

  • Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infections): 10-15% of children annually
  • Sinusitis: 10-15% of adults annually
  • Tonsillitis: 10% of children annually
  • Laryngitis: 3-5% of adults annually
  • Meniere’s Disease: 1 in 1,000 people
  • Hearing Loss: 10-20% of adults
  • Tinnitus: 15-20% of adults

17. Hematological/Oncological

  • Anemia (Iron Deficiency, Pernicious): 5-10% of adults
  • Leukemia (Chronic Lymphocytic, Acute Lymphoblastic): 4-5 per 100,000 people annually
  • Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s, Non-Hodgkin’s): 15-18 per 100,000 people annually
  • Multiple Myeloma: 5 per 100,000 people annually
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes: 4-5 per 100,000 people annually
  • Polycythemia Vera: 1-2 per 100,000 people annually

18. Rheumatological System

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis: 1-2% of adults
  • Osteoarthritis: 10-15% of adults
  • Psoriatic Arthritis: 0.5-1% of adults
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis: 1 in 200 adults
  • Gout: 1-4% of adults
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): 1 in 2,000 people
  • Vasculitis (e.g., Giant Cell Arteritis): 1 in 1,000 adults over 50
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica: 1 in 1,000 adults over 50
  • Fibromyalgia: 2-4% of adults

19. Pediatric Conditions

  • Viral Exanthems (e.g., Chickenpox, Measles): 1-2% of children annually
  • ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder): 5-7% of children
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder: 1-2% of children
  • Cystic Fibrosis: 1 in 2,500-3,000 newborns
  • Pediatric Asthma: 10-12% of children
  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: 1 in 1,000 children
  • Cerebral Palsy: 2-3 per 1,000 live births

20. Genetic/Metabolic Disorders

  • Down Syndrome: 1 in 1,100 live births
  • Turner Syndrome: 1 in 2,000 live births
  • Klinefelter Syndrome: 1 in 500-1,000 live births
  • Fragile X Syndrome: 1 in 4,000 males, 1 in 8,000 females
  • Huntington’s Disease: 1 in 10,000 people
  • Cystic Fibrosis: 1 in 2,500-3,000 newborns
  • Muscular Dystrophies (Duchenne, Becker): 1 in 3,500 males
  • Wilson’s Disease: 1 in 30,000 people
  • Hemochromatosis: 1 in 200 people
  • Phenylketonuria (PKU): 1 in 10,000 people
  • Gaucher’s Disease: 1 in 40,000 people
  • Fabry Disease: 1 in 40,000 males