In:
Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica, Wiley, Vol. 85, No. 8 ( 2007-12), p. 890-892
Abstract:
Purpose: To estimate the prevalence and incidence of hospitalized keratoconus (KC) in Denmark. Methods: Data extracts from the National Patient Registry under the National Board of Health (which covers the entire Danish population) were analysed. Results: The prevalence of KC was estimated at 86 patients per 100 000 residents and the incidence at 1.3 per 100 000 per year. Conclusion: KC is rather widespread in Denmark, with more than 4600 affected individuals.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1395-3907
,
1600-0420
DOI:
10.1111/aos.2007.85.issue-8
DOI:
10.1111/j.1600-0420.2007.00981.x
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2007
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2466981-7
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2024571-3