Epidemiology of SLE in Italy: an observational study using a primary care database.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To estimate the incidence and prevalence of SLE in Italy, and to describe the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with newly diagnosed SLE.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted using The Health Improvement Network general practice database in Italy, encompassing data from 634 753 people. SLE cases were identified over the period 2017-2022, employing three alternative definitions to provide a more detailed understanding of SLE characteristics. Incidence rates were expressed as cases per 100 000 person-years and prevalence as cases per 100 000 people. Demographic and clinical characteristics of incident SLE cases were also studied.

Results

From 2017 to 2022, a total of 191 incident and 1385 prevalent cases were identified under

SUBMITTER: Ferrara P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11097856 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature