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HES On...Lupus
National statistics- Publication Date:
- 10 Jul 2012
- Geographic Coverage:
- England
- Geographical Granularity:
- Independent Sector Health Care Providers, Hospital Trusts, Country, NHS Trusts, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Provider, Regions
- Date Range:
- 01 Apr 2009 to 31 Mar 2010
Summary
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease of which there are two main forms; discoid lupus, which affects only the skin and systemic lupus, which can affect the skin, joints and sometimes internal organs. This article gives an overview of the most prevalent form of lupus, systemic lupus and highlights the related 2009-10 Hospital Episodes Statistics (HES) data.
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Last edited: 11 April 2018 4:17 pm