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What is aphasia? Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage in a specific area of the brain that controls language expression and comprehension, and leaves a person unable to communicate effectively with others. Approximately one million people in the United States have aphasia, with about 80,000 cases diagnosed each year. Both genders are affected equally, and most people with aphasia are in middle to old age. What causes aphasia? Aphasia is caused by damage to the language-dominant side of the brain, usually the left side, and may be brought on by: * stroke It is currently unknown if aphasia causes the complete loss of language structure, or if it causes difficulties in how language is accessed and used.
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