Table 17:
Estimate of the Target Population Using IntelliHealth Data
| Psoriasis (N, annual) | All Photoresponsive Conditions (N, annual) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of adultsa receiving outpatient clinic UV-UVBb | 6,880 | 13,838 |
| Proportion of people who may have access or mobility issuesc | 50% | 50% |
| Total suitable for home NB-UVB (target population): | 3,440 | 6,919 |
| 100% coveraged | 1,702 | 3,477 |
| 75% coveragee | 1,738 | 3,441 |
Abbreviation: NB-UVB, narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy.
a
Twenty years and older. We assumed that the number of NB-UVB phototherapy users who are ages 18 and 19 is negligible.
b
We assumed that roughly equal numbers of people were using private offices as were using hospital-based clinics.
c
This percentage was assumed.
d
This group includes those under 25 or over 65 years of age and those receiving social assistance between 25 to 65 years of age.
e
This group includes those between 25 and 65 years of age who are not receiving social assistance.
Source: Data provided by Ontario IntelliHealth.