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Incidence and prevalence of psoriasis in Israel between 2011 and 2017.
- Source :
- Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology; Nov2019, Vol. 33 Issue 11, p2075-2081, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Background: Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease associated with a heavy burden of morbidity, disability and cost. The occurrence of the disease in Israel has not been previously investigated. Objectives: To provide standardized estimates of trends in psoriasis incidence, prevalence and mortality among patients in Israel between 2011 and 2017. Methods: Using electronic health records from Clalit Health Services, the largest nationwide public health provider in Israel, we conducted a population‐based study investigating trends in the annual incidence and prevalence of psoriasis between the years 2011 and 2017. We report age‐ and sex‐adjusted rates, using the standard European population as a reference. Results: We identified 71 094 incident psoriasis cases. The mean (SD) age of onset was 42.4 (21.0) years with a bimodal distribution, peaking in the early '30s and early '60s. Late‐onset psoriasis, occurring after 40 years of age, accounted for 51.1% of incident cases. The annual psoriasis incidence rate was constant throughout the study period (280/100 000 person‐years). Psoriasis prevalence rose from 2.5% in 2011 to 3.8% in 2017. Conclusions: Psoriasis prevalence is increasing in Israel, although its incidence is stable. Clinicians and policymakers should plan to address the growing demands in the clinical, economic and societal burden of psoriasis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- PSORIASIS
ELECTRONIC health records
SKIN diseases
AGE of onset
DISEASE prevalence
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09269959
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 139621542
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.15762