Systematic review to estimate the prevalence of inflammatory rheumatic diseases in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to update the prevalence estimates of inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRD) in Germany.

Methods

A systematic literature search in PubMed and Web of Science (last search 08 November 2022) identified original articles (regional and nationwide surveys and claims data analyses for arthritides, connective tissue diseases, and vasculitides) on prevalences for the period 2014-2022. Data sources, collection period, case definition, and risk of bias are reported. Prevalences were estimated from available national data, with consideration of international data.

Results

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

SUBMITTER: Albrecht K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10879227 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature