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Global prevalence of ankylosing spondylitis
Lara D. Veeken · 2013 · Vol. 53(4) · pp. 650–657
Linda E. Dean✉Gareth T. Jones(Institute for Musculoskeletal Health)A.G. Macdonald(Aberdeen Royal Infirmary)C. Downham(Institute for Musculoskeletal Health)R D Sturrock(Glasgow Royal Infirmary)Gary J. Macfarlane(Institute for Musculoskeletal Health)
Abstract
This study represents the first systematic attempt to collate estimates of AS prevalence into a single continent-based estimate. In addition, the number of expected cases in Europe and Asia was estimated. Through reviewing the current literature, it is apparent that the continuing conduct of epidemiological studies of AS prevalence is of great importance, particularly as diagnostic capabilities improve and with the recent development of the criteria for axial SpA.
Spondyloarthritis Studies and TreatmentsPsoriasis: Treatment and PathogenesisRheumatoid Arthritis Research and TherapiesMedicineAnkylosing spondylitisPrevalenceDiseaseEpidemiologyHealth careMEDLINEEnvironmental healthSurgeryInternal medicine
MeSH terms
AfricaAsiaEuropeHumansLatin AmericaNorth AmericaSpondylitis, AnkylosingGlobal HealthHLA-B27 AntigenPrevalence
Funding
- Medical Research Council
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