Amgen announced today the results of a new European survey of people suffering from a rare blood disorder called immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) shows that one in four feels the impact of the condition on their daily lives is severe, causing them anxiety and concern. ITP is a rare, serious and often chronic immune disorder characterised by low platelet counts in the blood.
The survey also shows that two-thirds of people in the six countries surveyed would like to have more healthcare professional advice and expert information than they are currently receiving, to help them better manage their condition.
Adult chronic ITP affects an estimated 2.0 per 100,000 patients in the European Union (EU), (1,2) and is a rare and serious autoimmune disorder characterised by low platelet counts in the blood (thrombocytopenia), which can lead to severe bleeding events. ITP occurs when immune system cells (specialised lymphocytes) produce antibodies that cause the destruction of platelets in the spleen and other organs. The specific cause of ITP is unknown and in most adults it is a chronic condition.
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