Factors that may increase your risk of chronic fatigue syndrome include:
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- Age. Chronic fatigue syndrome can occur at any age, but it most commonly affects people in their 40s and 50s.
- Sex. Women are diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome much more often than men, but it may be that women are simply more likely to report their symptoms to a doctor.
- Stress. Difficulty managing stress may contribute to the development of chronic fatigue syndrome.
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