Henoch-Schönlein purpura epidemiology and demographics

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Epidemiology and demgraphics

Incidence

• The incidence HSP is approximately 6-20 cases per 100,000 individuals.

Age

• The prevalence of HSP is more in children of 4-6 years age group.

Race

• HSP usually affects Caucasians than any other ethnic groups.

Gender

• Males are more commonly affected by HSP than females. The Male to female ratio is approximately 1.5-2:1.