Mortality from cystic fibrosis in Europe: 1994–2010

• DOI: 10.1002/ppul.23337
• Publication Date: 2015-11-19T19:48:39Z
• Authors: Esther Quintana‐G...; Miguel Ruiz‐Ramos; Isabel Delgado‐Pe...; Carmen Calero; Joan B. Soriano; Jose Luis Lopez‐C...
• Keywords: Trend analysis; Eu countries

Summary Objective To date, available mortality trends due to cystic fibrosis (CF) have been limited the analysis of certain countries in different parts world showing that constantly decreasing. However, no studies examined Europe as a whole. The present study aims analyze CF by gender within European Union (EU) and quantify potential years life lost (PYLL). Design Deaths from 27 EU were obtained statistical office 1994–2010. Crude age‐standardized rates (ASR) estimated for women men using standard population, expressed deaths per 1,000,000 persons. PYLL ages 0 up 30 estimated. Trends studied joinpoint regression analysis. Results During period, 5,130 (2,443 males 2,687 females) identified. Females had slightly higher rate than males, with downward trend observed both genders. In ASR changed 1.34 1994 1.03 2010. females, 1.42 0.92 mean age at death increased did not identify any significant either or PYLL. Conclusions Our data suggest continued throughout EU, differences country gender. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2016;51:133–142. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.