Table 1. Descriptive characteristics of the study population.
SLE patients, n (%) | Controls, n (%) | P-value | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 17,495 | 52,485 | |
Age group, years | 0.980 | ||
0–19 | 1,149 (6.5) | 3,425 (6.5) | |
20–39 | 7,780 (44.5) | 23,265 (44.3) | |
40–59 | 7,029 (40.2) | 21,203 (40.4) | |
≥60 | 1,537 (8.8) | 4,592 (8.8) | |
Sex | 0.999 | ||
Male | 1,669 (9.5) | 5,007 (9.5) | |
Female | 15,826 (90.5) | 47,478 (90.5) | |
Insurance type | <0.001 | ||
Health insurance | 16,284 (93.1) | 51,930 (98.9) | |
Medical aid | 1,211(6.9) | 555 (1.1) |
SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus.