[Systematic review to estimate the prevalence of inflammatory rheumatic diseases in Germany. German version].

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To update the estimated prevalence of inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRD) in Germany.

Methods

A systematic literature search in PubMed and Web of Science (last search 8 November 2022) identified original articles (regional and nationwide surveys and routine data analyses for arthritides, connective tissue diseases, and vasculitides) on the prevalence for the period 2014-2022. Data sources, collection period, case definition, and risk of bias are reported. The prevalences were estimated from available national data, with consideration of international data.

Results

Screening by 2 authors yielded 263 hits, of which 18 routine data analyses and 2 surveys met the inclusion criteria. Prevalence data ranged from 0.42% to 1.85% (rheumatoid arthritis), 0.32-0.5% (

SUBMITTER: Albrecht K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10627889 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature