Key result
The estimated number of Japanese adults with atrial fibrillation increased from 391,000 in 1980 to 729,000 in 2000, with prevalence significantly higher in men than women (1.0% vs. 0.6%, p<0.001).
Cross-Sectional (n=23,713)
Yes
Absolute Event Rate: 1% vs 0.6%
p-value: p=<0.001
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May indicate rising AF burden in Japan; leaves open need for updated estimates to inform screening and prevention.
Ohsawa et al. (2005) conducted a cross-sectional in Atrial Fibrillation (n=23,713). Male sex vs. Female sex was evaluated on Prevalence of atrial fibrillation (p=<0.001). The estimated number of Japanese adults with atrial fibrillation increased from 391,000 in 1980 to 729,000 in 2000, with prevalence significantly higher in men than women (1.0% vs. 0.6%, p<0.001).
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