Bilirubin Metabolism and Jaundice with Special Reference to Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinaemia

Population studies on Gilbert's syndrome.

“…The actual incidence may be higher than this because individuals with a previous history of jaundice do not present to donate blood. This incidence of 3% is higher than the figure of 1 in 200 males quoted by Billing (1970), but is lower than the 7% incidence suggested by Kornberg (1942). …”

“…The population incidence of this condition is unknown but Billing (1970) states that it may affect as many as 1 in 200 males. Using an abnormal bilirubin loading test as his diagnostic criterion, Kornberg (1942), however, found seven probable but previously unsuspected cases among 100 medical students.…”