Interstitial Lung Diseases in Israel: Large Variability in Close Geographic Proximity.

ABSTRACT: Background: There have been no previous comprehensive reports on interstitial lung diseases (ILD) in Israeli population, that may have unique epidemiological features. We aimed to explore ILD in Israel, with an emphasis on disparities between different regions of the country. Methods: The study included consecutive patients with a multidisciplinary diagnosis of ILD, using data from registries of four tertiary medical centers (MC) located in Central and Northern Israel. Multivariate regression models were used to assess the region of residence (peripheral vs. central) as an independent predictor for ILD subtypes. Results: Included were 927 patients with ILD (mean age 67 ± 13, 40% females). Most patients (56-61%) reported working in at least one job that involved relevan

SUBMITTER: Hershko T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12608678 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature