CTD-ILD Burden on Older Patients and Women
The incidence and prevalence of CTD-ILD significantly impact adults in the US, particularly older patients and women.
According to study results presented at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2025, CTD-ILD imparts a major healthcare burden on adult patients in the US, especially women and older individuals.
CTD-ILD is linked to reduced quality of life and premature mortality.
Researchers examined the occurrence of CTD-ILD in the US, using data from the Optum de-identified electronic health record data set and the MarketScan Commercial and Medicare Databases.
- Study results were presented at the ACR Convergence 2025, held from October 24 to 29, in Chicago, IL.
- Data were sourced from 2 large US databases.
Author's summary: CTD-ILD affects older patients and women significantly.
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