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The worldwide incidence and prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review of epidemiological studies
Lara D. Veeken · 2017 · Vol. 56(11) · pp. 1945–1961
Frances Rees✉(Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust)Michael Doherty(University of Nottingham)Matthew J. Grainge(University of Nottingham)Peter Lanyon(University of Nottingham)Weiya Zhang(University of Nottingham)
Abstract
There are worldwide differences in the incidence and prevalence of SLE that vary with sex, age, ethnicity and time. Further study of genetic and environmental risk factors may explain the reasons for these differences. More epidemiological studies in Africa are warranted.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ResearchAtherosclerosis and Cardiovascular DiseasesCytokine Signaling Pathways and InteractionsMedicineIncidence (geometry)Ethnic groupEpidemiologyDemographyPrevalencePediatricsInternal medicine
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AfricaAsiaCentral AmericaEuropeHumansLupus Erythematosus, SystemicNorth AmericaSouth AmericaIncidencePrevalenceAge DistributionSex DistributionAustralasia
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