Incidence, prevalence and mortality of patients with psoriasis: a U.K. population-based cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The burden of psoriasis across many world regions is high and there is a recognized need to better understand the epidemiology of this common skin disorder.

Objectives

To examine changes in the prevalence and incidence of psoriasis, and mortality rates over a 15-year period.

Methods

Cohort study involving analysis of longitudinal electronic health records between 1999 and 2013 using the U.K. Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD).

Results

The prevalence of psoriasis increased steadily from 2·3% (2297 cases per 100 000) in 1999 to 2·8% (2815 per 100 000) in 2013, which does not appear to be attributable to changes in incidence rates. We observed peaks in age bands characteristic of early-onset (type I) and late-onset (type II) psoriasis, and chang

SUBMITTER: Springate DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5363241 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature