SCR-LIP-000012 · Claim · machine-readable JSON →

The estimated prevalence of probable lipedema among adult Brazilian women is approximately 12.3%, indicating a common rather than rare condition.

Evidence over time

Evidence (2)

• DOI:10.1590/1677-5449.202101981 — supporting · cross sectional · n=253 · 2022 · risk of bias: moderate
  online validated screening questionnaire; selection bias
• DOI:10.1590/1677-5449.202301832 — supporting · consensus · n=113 · 2025 · risk of bias: moderate
  consensus endorsed 12.3% (lowest-agreement statement)

Context (PECO)

Answers these questions

• How common is lipedema, and who does it affect? supporting

Gaps & caveats

Screening-based, not clinically confirmed; self-report/selection bias; may overstate true prevalence.

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