The incidence, mortality and complications of systemic lupus erythematosus: a population-level cohort study from 2012 to 2023

Key Points

• The study aims to examine the incidence, mortality, and complications associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) over a period of time.
• Population-level cohort study conducted from 2012 to 2023.
• Comparison of mortality and morbidity rates between SLE patients and controls.
• Analysis of ethnic disparities within the SLE cohort.
• Mortality for individuals with SLE was found to be twice that of control populations.
• Significant ethnic disparities were observed, particularly elevated risks in Black groups compared to White groups.
• Overall incidence of SLE showed a declining trend.