Incidence, remission, and persistence of Raynaud's phenomenon in the general population of northern Sweden: a prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Raynaud's phenomenon is common condition, but little is known about the natural course. The primary aim of this study was to determine the incidence, remission, and persistence proportions of Raynaud's phenomenon in the general population of northern Sweden. Secondary aims were to determine how individual and exposure factors affect the course of Raynaud's phenomenon, and to assess gender differences.

Methods

A prospective, survey-based, closed-cohort study was conducted on a sample of men and women between 18-70 years of age, living in northern Sweden. Data on Raynaud's phenomenon characteristics and general health status were collected during the winters of 2015 (baseline) and 2021 (follow-up). Rates of incidence, remission, and persistence were calculated. Bina

SUBMITTER: Stjernbrandt A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9301854 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature