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Epidemiology of Psoriasis. A Population-Based Study.
J M Fernández-Armenteros1, X Gómez-Arbonés2, M Buti-Solé3
1Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida (IRBLleida), Lleida, España; Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, España.
Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas
|December 28, 2018
Summary
This study found a 1.72% prevalence of psoriasis in Lleida, Spain, with higher rates in men and older adults. Moderate-to-severe psoriasis affected 7.27% of patients, a lower rate than other European studies.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition.
- Limited prevalence data exists for Mediterranean regions.
- Previous studies relied heavily on surveys.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine psoriasis prevalence and severity in Lleida, Spain.
- To analyze age and sex-specific differences.
- To compare findings with European data.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a joint electronic database from primary care and dermatology.
- Included epidemiological and diagnostic data for psoriasis.
- Analyzed data from 398,701 individuals.
Main Results:
- Psoriasis prevalence was 1.72% (6,868 cases).
- Prevalence higher in men (1.88%) vs. women (1.56%).
- Highest prevalence in the 61-70 age group (2.90%); 0.30% in those under 18.
- 7.27% classified as moderate-severe psoriasis.
Conclusions:
- Psoriasis prevalence in Lleida is lower than in other European regions.
- The proportion of severe psoriasis cases is also lower.
- Differences may be attributed to genetics, lifestyle, and diet.
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