Burden of HPV related anogenital diseases in young women in Germany - an analysis of German statutory health insurance claims data from 2012 to 2017.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most individuals are infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) at least once in their lifetime. Infections with low-risk types can cause genital warts, whereas high-risk types can cause malignant tumors. The aim of this study was to determine the burden of anogenital diseases potentially related to HPV in young women based on German statutory health insurance claims data.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective claims data analysis using the "Institute for Applied Health Research Berlin" (InGef) Research Database, containing claims data from approximately 4 million individuals. In the period from 2012 to 2017 all women born in1989-1992, who were continuously insured between the age of 23-25 years were identified. Using ICD-10-GM codes (verified diagnosis in the outpat

SUBMITTER: Reuschenbach M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7178589 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature