Top Five Facts:
• Hydrocephalus is a lifelong condition, affecting over one million Americans from newborn to seniors
• An average of 40,000 shunt operations are performed each year in this country
• Americans spend in excess of $1 BILLION to treat this condition
• Hydrocephalus is believed to occur in about 1 per 500 births
• Lack of advancements in treatment have left many people with hydrocephalus unable to lead full and productive lives