I have heard a ball park estimate given that PNers are pretty common. More than Multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's combined.
Because of its connection to diabetes, the incidence is high:
http://www.neurologychannel.com/neuropathy/index.shtml
And may rise due to the aging of baby boomers in US.
Nerves in the periphery are sensitive and subject to damage from the environment.
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