Research team unveils new tool for analyzing health trends in large groups.

University of Birmingham study reveals significant insights into ectopic pregnancy prevalence and incidence trends using electronic health records.

University of Birmingham researchers studied ectopic pregnancy prevalence and incidence from 2006 to 2021 in an open cohort, allowing for dynamic analysis with varying participant numbers over time.
The team developed code for automating incidence and prevalence calculations in open cohorts to improve the accuracy and standardization of data analysis, which was made freely available for research use.
The study found an overall increase in ectopic pregnancy prevalence and incidence, suggesting better recording in electronic health records over time.
Variations in ectopic pregnancy prevalence by ethnicity were observed, with higher rates in black women, lower rates in mixed and white women, and the lowest rates in Asian or other ethnicities or where ethnicity was not recorded.
The research highlights the importance of understanding the burden of ectopic pregnancy in different subgroups to improve healthcare provision and reduce health inequalities.

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