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Hidradenitis Suppurativa Incidence and Prevalence Rates Are Increasing: A Population-based Study.
Sharon Vanetik1, Yochai Schonmann2, Arnon D Cohen2
1Department of Pediatrics, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
The Israel Medical Association Journal : IMAJ
|June 17, 2024
Summary
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) incidence and prevalence increased in Israel from 2016 to 2019. These rising trends highlight the need for better resource allocation and timely diagnosis of this chronic inflammatory skin condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease causing significant morbidity and healthcare costs.
- Understanding HS epidemiological trends is crucial for effective public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate trends in HS incidence and prevalence in Israel between 2016 and 2019.
- To inform healthcare resource allocation and improve diagnostic timeliness.
Main Methods:
- Population-based analysis of electronic health records from Clalit Health Services (Israel).
- Inclusion of 3488 incident HS cases.
- Age- and sex-adjusted incidence and prevalence rates calculated using the European standard population.
Main Results:
- Mean age of HS onset was 30.3 years, with similar rates in males and females.
- HS was more prevalent in Jewish individuals of low and medium socioeconomic status.
- Annual HS incidence and prevalence rates showed a steady increase from 2016 to 2019 (prevalence rose from 0.12% to 0.17%).
Conclusions:
- HS incidence and prevalence rates are rising in the Israeli population.
- These trends necessitate proactive planning for healthcare resource allocation.
- Increased awareness can prevent diagnostic delays for patients with HS.
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