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Approximately equal occurrence in males and females and in different races (a slightly higher occurrence in those of Japanese descent)
Approximately 63% of people get it on the right side of the face
Predispositions and age groups
It also occurs in children.
Anyone can be affected in their lifetime
The average age always seems to come out at between 37 and 41.
Individuals at increased risk:
Pregnant women especially during the Third Trimester.
Diabetics
Those with recent episodes of flu or respiratory infection
Those with a family history of the condition
Certain types of surgery around the facial nerve area carry a risk of damage t the facial nerve and thus result in Bell's Palsy
There is a slightly higher incidence of the condition during the winter.
Other Bell's Palsy FAQs
Recurrence
Will only recur in less that 7% of sufferers
The average space of time between ...