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Published on: July 11, 2013
Incidence of psoriasis in Rochester, Minn, 1980-1983
L M Bell1, R Sedlack, C M Beard
1Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.
Archives of Dermatology
|August 1, 1991
Summary
This study determined the incidence of psoriasis in Rochester, Minn. The incidence rate was 60.4 per 100,000 person-years, with the highest occurrence in older adults.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
- Accurate incidence data is crucial for understanding disease burden and healthcare needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence rate of psoriasis in a defined population.
- To describe the demographic characteristics of newly diagnosed psoriasis cases.
Main Methods:
- Population-based study utilizing medical records linkage.
- Inclusion of 132 newly diagnosed cases of psoriasis from 1980-1983.
- Calculation of crude and age/sex-adjusted incidence rates.
Main Results:
- Overall crude incidence rate of 57.6 per 100,000 population.
- Age-adjusted incidence rate of 60.4 per 100,000 person-years.
- Highest incidence observed in the 60-69 year age group (112.6 per 100,000).
- 58% of cases were classified as mild with <10% body surface area affected.
Conclusions:
- Provides baseline incidence data for psoriasis in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
- Highlights a higher incidence in older adults.
- Suggests a significant proportion of mild psoriasis cases.
