Rare diseases are medical conditions that affect a small percentage of the population. These diseases often have low prevalence rates and can be challenging to diagnose and treat.
Related terms
Prevalence Rate: The prevalence rate refers to the proportion of individuals in a specific population who have a particular disease at a given time.
Diagnosis: Diagnosis involves identifying and determining the nature or cause of a disease or condition through examination, tests, and analysis.
Treatment: Treatment involves medical interventions aimed at alleviating symptoms or curing a disease.