ALS typically strikes within which age range?

ALS typically strikes within which age range?

• A. 60-90
• B. 10-20
• C. 40-70
• D. 20-40

Answer: (C)

ALS typically begins in middle to older adulthood, with onset most often between the ages of 40 and 70. This range best reflects the common pattern seen in patients, especially with many cases starting in the 50s and 60s. While a few cases occur outside this window, pediatric onset is rare and onset after 70 is less typical, making 40–70 the correct choice.

ALS typically begins in middle to older adulthood, with onset most often between the ages of 40 and 70. This range best reflects the common pattern seen in patients, especially with many cases starting in the 50s and 60s. While a few cases occur outside this window, pediatric onset is rare and onset after 70 is less typical, making 40–70 the correct choice.