Population Qualitative Data

Population age groups

  • Paediatric Population (< 18 years)
    • Neonate
      • Preterm newborn infants (0 – 27 days)
      • Term newborn infants (0 – 27 days)
    • Infants and toddlers (28 days – 23 months)
    • Children (2 to < 12 years)
    • Adolescents (12 to < 18 years)
  • Adult and elderly population (≥18 years)
    • Adults (18 to < 65 years)
      • Adults (18 to < 46 years)
      • Adults (46 to < 65 years)
    • Elderly (≥ 65 years)
      • Adults (65 to < 75 years)
      • Adults (75 to < 85 years)
      • Adults (85 years and over)

Description of the population covered by the data source in the catchment area whose data are not collected (e.g., people who are registered only for private care)

The Central Registry of Rare Diseases is a database containing certain basic data of all Belgian patients with a rare disease. At present, data is collected only at the genetic centres, but this will later be extended to other centres in order to gain a complete overview. A registry is a valuable source of information for patients and patient organisations, care providers, researchers and authorities, and can contribute to improvements in several areas (including epidemiology, care policy, quality assurance, research, administration).