Question
How many people in Taiwan are affected by facial paralysis each year?
Answer
According to statistics from the past decade, approximately 62 million people in Taiwan suffer from facial paralysis each year, with a higher incidence among the elderly. The incidence of facial paralysis and facial spasm has increased by 13%, and the awareness, treatment rate, and control rate among patients are all very low, with only 6.1% of acute facial paralysis patients receiving correct and timely treatment. It is hoped that patients can recover soon.