Because the causes of chronic fatigue syndrome are not identified, it is not possible to determine exact risk factors outside of the statistics of diagnosed cases. Studies show that chronic fatigue syndrome has been diagnosed in more women than men, though it may be that social influences prevent men from reporting or identifying symptoms. Although chronic fatigue syndrome can happen to anyone, it is most common in people who are in their 40s to 50s.
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