Descriptive epidemiology of Kawasaki disease in Japan, 2011-2012: from the results of the 22nd nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of patients and incidence rate of Kawasaki disease (KD) are increasing in Japan. We have therefore characterized the latest epidemiological information on KD.

Methods

The 22nd nationwide survey of KD, which targeted patients diagnosed with KD in 2011 and 2012, was conducted in 2013 and included a total of 1983 departments and hospitals. In order to report on all patients with KD during the 2 survey years, we targeted hospitals of 100 beds or more with pediatric departments, or specialized pediatric hospitals.

Results

From a total of 1420 hospitals and departments (71.6% response rate), 26,691 KD patients were reported (12,774 in 2011 and 13,917 in 2012; 15,442 males and 11,249 females). The annual incidence rates were 243.1 per 100,000 population

SUBMITTER: Makino N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4341001 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature