Who is affected by Cushing’s syndrome (Hypercortisolism)?

Who is affected by Cushing’s syndrome (Hypercortisolism)?

Children, teenagers and adults, but mostly those aged 25 to 50, are the people most commonly affected by Cushing’s syndrome. Those who take cortisol medication (for example, to treat asthma and rheumatoid arthritis) are especially vulnerable. 70% of people with Cushing’s syndrome are women and 30% are men.