As individuals carrying the
Fabry disease gene register on the NFDF website, dots will appear on this map indicating the known
locations of the Fabry disease population. People with Fabry Disease seem to be massed in large groups around major
Fabry Disease treatment centers. This may happen due to founder's effect and interest by
Fabry Disease physicians. As
Fabry Disease, an underdiagnosed disease, is diagnosed more readily, the popualtion may expand to more areas.
Undiagnosed Fabry disease is a tragedy that is improving with time.