CTD-ILD Burden on Older Patients and Women
The incidence and prevalence of Connective Tissue Diseases with Interstitial Lung Disease (CTD-ILD) significantly impact adults in the US, particularly older patients and women.
According to study results presented at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2025, CTD-ILD imparts a major healthcare burden on adult patients in the US, especially women and older individuals.
CTD-ILD is linked to
reduced quality of life and premature mortality, yet there is limited data on its incidence and prevalence.
- Researchers examined the occurrence of CTD-ILD in the US, both overall and by CTD subtype.
- Data was sourced from two large US databases: Optum de-identified electronic health record data set and MarketScan Commercial and Medicare Databases.
Author's summary: CTD-ILD significantly affects older US adults and women.
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