How common are nosebleeds?
Nosebleeds are common. In the medical article Epistaxis in Childhood* (epistaxis is the medical term for nosebleed) 30% of children under 6 years have had at least one nosebleed. In 6-10 year olds, 56% have had at least on nosebleed. In 11-20 year olds, 68% have had at least one nosebleed, and of these 10% have had several nosebleeds every year. In adults, 60% had at least one nosebleed.
