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Overview

The prevalence of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) or ankylosing spondylitis in a population depends upon the following 1)Ethnic groups 2)Selection of subjects for evaluation and 3)The criteria for diagnosis.It shows a clear evidence that correlation between the prevalence of ankylosing spondylitis (AS)/axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) in a given population and the prevalence of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B27 exits.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Prevalence

• The incidence of ankylosing spondylitis is approximately 7-490 per 100,000 individuals worldwide.
• In the year 2009, according to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) the incidence of ankylosing spondylitis was estimated to be 6.1% cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide.
• The prevalence of [disease/malignancy] is estimated to be [number] cases annually.