Systemic lupus erythematosus is more common in which patient population?

Systemic lupus erythematosus is more common in which patient population?

• A. Young white men
• B. Elderly Asian men
• C. Children under 10
• D. African American or Hispanic women aged 20-35

Answer: (D)

Systemic lupus erythematosus shows strong gender and ethnic patterns. It is much more common in women, especially during the reproductive years, and it has a higher prevalence in African American and Hispanic populations compared with whites. The typical onset is in young adulthood, commonly in the 20s to 30s. Because this combination—African American or Hispanic women aged 20–35—has the highest observed prevalence, that group is the most commonly affected. Other groups can get it, but the incidence is much lower in young white men, elderly men, or children under 10.

Systemic lupus erythematosus shows strong gender and ethnic patterns. It is much more common in women, especially during the reproductive years, and it has a higher prevalence in African American and Hispanic populations compared with whites. The typical onset is in young adulthood, commonly in the 20s to 30s. Because this combination—African American or Hispanic women aged 20–35—has the highest observed prevalence, that group is the most commonly affected. Other groups can get it, but the incidence is much lower in young white men, elderly men, or children under 10.