About 1 in 60 people have Bell's palsy at some time in their life.

 

 

 

 

 

Source:
Peitersen E.
Bell's palsy: the spontaneous course of 2,500 peripheral facial nerve palsies of different etiologies.
Acta Oto-Laryngologica. Supplementum. 2002; 549: 4-30.

 

 

 

 

 

¹

You're most likely to get it when you are between the ages of 15 and 40. It's less common in children under 10 years of age.

 

 

 

 

 

Source:
Peitersen E.
Bell's palsy: the spontaneous course of 2,500 peripheral facial nerve palsies of different etiologies.
Acta Oto-Laryngologica. Supplementum. 2002; 549: 4-30.

 

 

 

 

 

¹

It affects both men and women equally. But women who are pregnant may be more likely to get Bell's palsy.

 

 

 

 

 

Source:
Peitersen E.
Bell's palsy: the spontaneous course of 2,500 peripheral facial nerve palsies of different etiologies.
Acta Oto-Laryngologica. Supplementum. 2002; 549: 4-30.

 

 

 

 

 

¹

The information on ConsumerReportsHealth.org should not be viewed as a substitute for a consultation with a medical or health professional. The information is meant to enhance communication with your doctor, not replace it. Consumers Union can not be liable for any loss, injury, or other damages related to your use of this information.

Your use of this information is subject to our User Agreement available at www.ConsumerReportsHealth.org.