title: Update: epidemiology of cystic fibrosis.
abstract: The natural history of cystic fibrosis (CF) is an evolving phenomenon. As such, it is continually being redefined as epidemiologic data is collected and processed and as advances in treatment for patients with CF improve the quality and quantity of life. The past year was no exception and has produced exciting new insights regarding outcomes in CF. We review the recent literature and focus our discussion on two specific areas with regard to their impact on the natural history of the disease: (1) low socioeconomic status and (2) wasting and cystic fibrosis related diabetes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756, USA.
authors.forename: William S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Krimsky
authors.forename: H Worth
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Parker
mesh_terms: D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D009752:Nutritional Status; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012307:Risk Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology