Psoriasis prevalence among adults in the United States
TD Rachakonda, CW Schupp, AW Armstrong - Journal of the American …, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder associated with significant
morbidity and mortality. Up-to-date prevalence data on psoriasis provide the foundation for
informing population research, education, and health policy. Objective We sought to
determine the prevalence of psoriasis among US adults. Methods We performed a cross-
sectional study using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009 through 2010
data to determine psoriasis prevalence rates. Results From 6218 participants older than 20 …
morbidity and mortality. Up-to-date prevalence data on psoriasis provide the foundation for
informing population research, education, and health policy. Objective We sought to
determine the prevalence of psoriasis among US adults. Methods We performed a cross-
sectional study using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009 through 2010
data to determine psoriasis prevalence rates. Results From 6218 participants older than 20 …