Synergistic impact of psoriasis and hypertension on all-cause mortality risk: A prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The linkage between psoriasis and hypertension has been established through observational studies. Despite this, a comprehensive assessment of the combined effects of psoriasis and hypertension on all-cause mortality is lacking. The principal aim of the present study is to elucidate the synergistic impact of psoriasis and hypertension on mortality within a representative cohort of adults residing in the United States.

Methods

The analysis was conducted on comprehensive datasets derived from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study spanning two distinct periods: 2003-2006 and 2009-2014. The determination of psoriasis status relied on self-reported questionnaire data, whereas hypertension was characterized by parameters including systolic blood pressure ≥

SUBMITTER: Zhao H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11226118 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature