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Oct 9, 2025

4 min

What Age Do People Get Amyloidosis? Understanding Onset by Type

While many systemic diseases show a predictable pattern, one crucial fact from the Mayo Clinic is that most people diagnosed with amyloidosis are over the age of 50, but this varies significantly. The answer to **what age do people get amyloidosis?** is not uniform, as different types of this condition can affect individuals across the lifespan.

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Oct 5, 2025

4 min

What Age Group Does Amyloidosis Affect? Understanding the Risk by Type

According to the National Amyloidosis Centre, the median age of diagnosis for systemic AL amyloidosis is 64 years. The age group that amyloidosis affects can vary significantly depending on the specific type of the disease. While most forms predominantly affect older adults, certain hereditary types can manifest in younger individuals, and secondary forms can occur at any age.

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