A systematic review and meta-analysis examined the prevalence of health conditions linked to hidradenitis suppurativa across North America, Europe, and the Middle East/Asia. The study looked at adult and pediatric patients in these regions to see how often they had diabetes, hypertension, depression, thyroid disorders, and other issues.
The analysis found that patients in North America had higher odds of diabetes compared to Europe. They also faced higher odds of hypertension and depression when compared to patients in the Middle East/Asia. In Europe, thyroid disorders were more common than in the Middle East/Asia, and smoking rates were higher than in North America.
Pediatric patients showed different patterns. Anxiety and depression were more common in North America, while smoking was much more frequent outside North America. The study did not report specific numbers or confidence intervals for these findings. Researchers noted that these regional differences likely reflect variations in lifestyle, diet, sociocultural norms, healthcare literacy, and access to care. Recognizing these patterns may help guide preventive efforts and individualized management strategies for people with hidradenitis suppurativa.
