Did you know that according to the Genetics Home Reference by NIH, it affects an estimated of 150,000 people in the United States. Also, in the worldwide population, it occurs about 1 in 3.300 individuals I know that is a lot right.According to the National Institute of Health,¨Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is the most common inherited disorder that involves the peripheral nerves, affecting an estimated 150,000 people in the United States. It occurs in populations worldwide with a prevalence of about 1 in 3,300 individuals.¨ This shows that CMT affects the global population more than most other genetic disorders.