Prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus in Spain: higher than previously reported in other countries?

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Prevalence of SLE varies among studies, being influenced by study design, geographical area and ethnicity. Data about the prevalence of SLE in Spain are scarce. In the EPISER2016 study, promoted by the Spanish Society of Rheumatology, the prevalence estimate of SLE in the general adult population in Spain has been updated and its association with sociodemographic, anthropometric and lifestyle variables has been explored.

Methods

Population-based multicentre cross-sectional study, with multistage stratified and cluster random sampling. Participants were contacted by telephone to carry out a questionnaire for the screening of SLE. Investigating rheumatologists evaluated positive results (review of medical records and/or telephone interview, with medical visit if nee

SUBMITTER: Cortes Verdu R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7449807 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature