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Does lupus affect more women then men?
9 out of 10 lupus patients are women.
Why do women commonly get lupus?
Scientists do not know why lupus is so predominant in women, but certainly, hormonal and genetic differences make a contribution.
How many people in the US have lupus?
Approximately 1.5 million people in the United States have lupus, with the majority being women of childbearing age. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, and organs. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may flare up periodically.
How common is lupus in the United States?
Caucasian women are not as much at risk for lupus as African-American women or Latino women. You are also more at risk if you are between the ages of 15 - 44.
What has the author Phyllis Payne written?
Phyllis Payne has written: 'What Black women should know about lupus' -- subject(s): African Americans, Black Women, Diseases, Lupus, Women, Black
How many stages are in lupus?
Lupus does not have stages.
How many people have Lupus around the world?
It is estimated that over 5 million people worldwide have lupus. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect anyone, but it is most common in women of childbearing age. The exact number of people with lupus can vary depending on the source and methodology of data collection.
Who does lupus affect?
Lupus can affect anyone, but it is most common in women in their childbearing years. Lupus affects nine times more women than men and affects the minority population more often as well. Lupus is more likely to affect African Americans, Asians, and Hispanics than Caucasians. Minorities are also more likely to have serious organ involvement such as kidney disease and failure.
Who gets lupus?
Although lupus can occur at any age and with any sex, 9 out of 10 people with lupus are women in their childbearing years. People of all races get lupus, but African American women have a three times higher incidence and mortality than caucasian women. Actually, it is people of color who have the greater likelihood of developing lupus. In lupus statistics, people of color are defined as Latino, Asian, Native American/Pacific Islanders and African American. The over all statistic across all ages is that 9 of 10 lupus patients are women. However, in the ages of 14-45 when lupus mos often develops, 14 out of 15 are women. Rarely, babies born to a mother with lupus with have neonatal lupus. Neonatal lupus usually subsides within 6 months and the child may have no further bouts with the disease. Sometimes they will also have congenital heart block. Certain medications can cause drug induced lupus. These include some high blood pressure medications and tuberculosis treatment regimens. The lupus disappears when the offending drug is discontinued.
What is the prevalence for lupus?
There are no exact numbers because lupus is not a disease that is reported to any agency. Estimates are that 1.5 to 2 million Americans have lupus and 5 million people world wide. 9 out of 10 lupus patients are women. Lupus is more prevalent in people of color.
What age groups usually contracts Lupus?
only 10 years after diagnosis in India The majority of people with lupus can live a norma life span if they follow their treatment plan and are monitored regularly. The leading causes of death in lupus are cardiovascular events (heart attack and stroke), uncontrolled infection and kidney disease.
Are men or women affected by lupus more?
Between the ages of 14 and 45, nine out of ten lupus patients are women. The ratio evens out a bit more above and below those ages.
