Exploring gender and ethnic disparities in sarcoidosis: insights from the British Thoracic Society UK Interstitial Lung Disease Registry.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sex and ethnicity influence sarcoidosis internationally, but UK data are limited. We analysed the British Thoracic Society Interstitial Lung Disease Registry to assess whether gender or ethnic differences affect presentation and management of pulmonary sarcoidosis in the UK.

Methods

A retrospective study included adults with confirmed pulmonary sarcoidosis recorded between January 2013 and December 2024. Demographics, symptoms, comorbidities, investigations, radiology, treatment and Index of Multiple Deprivation were extracted. Group comparisons used χ², t-tests or Mann-Whitney U tests; multivariable logistic regression identified factors associated with immunosuppressive initiation.

Results

Among 1071 patients, 55.5% were male; median age 54 years (SD 13

SUBMITTER: Baczek KK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12636952 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature