How common is cardiomyopathy?

How common is cardiomyopathy?

Cardiomyopathy can affect anyone of any age or race. About 1 in 500 adults have cardiomyopathy.

Some types of cardiomyopathy are more likely in some people than in others. For example, dilated cardiomyopathy is more common in Black people. Dilated and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy are more likely in males.