Sex-and age-adjusted population analysis of prevalence estimates for hidradenitis suppurativa in the United States
A Garg, JS Kirby, J Lavian, G Lin, A Strunk - JAMA dermatology, 2017 - jamanetwork.com
Importance The true prevalence of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is unknown. Objective To
establish standardized overall and group-specific prevalence estimates for HS in the United
States. Design, Setting, and Participants This retrospective analysis included a
demographically heterogeneous population-based sample of more than 48 million unique
patients across all US census regions. As of October 27, 2016, a total of 47 690 patients with
HS were identified using electronic health record data. Main Outcomes and Measures …
establish standardized overall and group-specific prevalence estimates for HS in the United
States. Design, Setting, and Participants This retrospective analysis included a
demographically heterogeneous population-based sample of more than 48 million unique
patients across all US census regions. As of October 27, 2016, a total of 47 690 patients with
HS were identified using electronic health record data. Main Outcomes and Measures …