학술논문
Estimating the prevalence among Caucasian women of primary Sjögrenʼs syndrome in two general practices in Birmingham, UK
Document Type
Academic Journal
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Source
Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology. Jan 01, 2004 33(1):39-43
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Language
English
ISSN
0300-9742
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To establish the prevalence among women of primary Sjögrenʼs syndrome (PSS) in Birmingham, UK. METHODS: Eight hundred and forty-six female Caucasians from two general practitioner lists were invited to complete a questionnaire that included a screening question on dry eyes and mouth. Individuals who responded positively were evaluated further. RESULTS: Overall, 65% of individuals who were sent a questionnaire responded. Two had possible PSS, but were negative for anti-Ro/La antibodies. Our estimates of the prevalence of PSS ranged from < 0.1% up to 0.4%, depending on the assumptions used. CONCLUSION: Our data support previous studies suggesting a prevalence of PSS in the community of 0.1–0.6% rather than those suggesting a higher figure.