Descriptive Epidemiology and Survival Analysis of Acromegaly in Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acromegaly is a rare, slowly progressive disease. Its mechanism is not fully understood, and epidemiological research on Korean patients with acromegaly is scarce. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and prevalence of acromegaly and assess the comorbidities and survival benefits based on treatment options.

Methods

This nationwide population-based cohort study was conducted using data of the Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment claims database to evaluate the incidence of newly diagnosed acromegaly cases during 2013-2017.

Results

During the 5-year period, 1,093 patients were newly diagnosed with acromegaly. The average annual incidence was 4.2 cases per million per year, and the prevalence was 32.1 cases per million during this

SUBMITTER: Yun SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8203854 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature