The epidemiology of psoriatic arthritis: A literature review

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic, progressive musculoskeletal disease that affects 0.1%–1% of the general population and ~20% of patients with psoriasis. Significant differences exist in epidemiological estimates between studies, likely related to methodological and geographic differences. Whi...

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Published in:Best practice & research. Clinical rheumatology 2021-06, Vol.35 (2), p.101692-101692, Article 101692
Main Authors: Karmacharya, Paras, Chakradhar, Rikesh, Ogdie, Alexis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Comorbidity
Epidemiology
Mortality
Psoriatic arthritis
Risk factors
Spondyloarthritis
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Summary:Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic, progressive musculoskeletal disease that affects 0.1%–1% of the general population and ~20% of patients with psoriasis. Significant differences exist in epidemiological estimates between studies, likely related to methodological and geographic differences. While most studies show an increase in prevalence over recent years, the underdiagnosis of PsA persists. Studies suggest that a complex interaction of multiple factors is involved in the development of PsA in patients with psoriasis and a single factor may not be able to effectively define at-risk patients with PsA. Modification of some risk factors such as weight loss may help in the prevention of the disease and improved outcomes.
ISSN:1521-6942
1532-1770
DOI:10.1016/j.berh.2021.101692