I like seeing very useful statistical analysis applied to our much maligned struggle. This study shows what is happening NOW - not a projection into 10,20,40 years from now.
Depending on the input assumptions, PTLD prevalence estimates for 2016 ranged from 69,011 persons (95% CI 51,796 to 89,312) to 1,523,869 (CI 1,268,634 to 1,809,416). Prevalence in 2020 is predicted to be higher than 2016, and may be as high as 1,944,189 (CI 1,619,988 to 2,304,147) cases.
"Conclusions
The cumulative prevalence of PLTD in the United States is estimated to be high and continues to increase. These findings will be of interest to epidemiologists and health economists studying disease burden in the US and elsewhere, and justify funding to study PTLD diagnosis and treatment.
Posted by TX Lyme Mom (Member # 3162) on :
Nice find, Ann-OH. This article is a gem. You are really on your toes, as usual.