Lupus
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Incidence and mortality of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) seem to be increasing in the last few decades, in contrast to the survival rate that has improved over time. The objective of this study was to examine the trends in the SLE mortality in Spain over a 30-year period (1981-2010). ⋯ In conclusion, a slight decrease in SLE mortality has been observed in Spain over the last decade and future studies would be needed to explain the factors contributing to the improvement in the mortality rates.