Survival and mortality rates of systemic lupus erythematosus patients in northwest Greece. Study of a 21-year incidence cohort [9]

Abstract

In summary, the total survival rates were higher than survival rates reported in other studies, mainly in studies based on hospital series, and showed a slight improvement during the last decade. This could be related to a better diagnosis and recognition of milder cases of the disease during the later years [9]. Gender appears to be an independent prognostic factor, with a better prognosis for females. Young age at disease onset is related to an increased risk of death.