Who is affected by esophageal diverticula?

Who is affected by esophageal diverticula?

Esophageal diverticula can affect people of all ages, although most cases occur in middle-aged and elderly individuals.

Overall, esophageal diverticula are rare, showing up in less than 1 percent of upper gastrointestinal X-rays and occurring in less than 5 percent of patients who complain of dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing).