Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in cholesterol trafficking proteins. There are two main types, with Type C1 being the most prevalent, accounting for around 95% of cases. While specific epidemiological data on NPC is limited, estimates suggest a prevalence of approximately 1 in 150,000 live births in Western Europe, based on cases identified over a 15-year period in France, Germany, and the UK.
As per the assessment done by DelveInsight, there were 787 diagnosed prevalent cases of Niemann–Pick Disease Type C estimated to have occurred in the 7MM in 2022, of which 335 of the accounted cases were estimated to be from t...
