Prevalence of skin diseases in suburban Sri Lanka

Perera, A.G.W.U.; Atukorale, D N; Sivayogan, S; Ariyaratne, Vinya; Karunaratne, L A

doi:10.4038/cmj.v45i3.8112

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“…There were no clear conclusions about whether the disease varied according to gender. Hellegren et al, 1967Braathen 1989Falk et al, 1993Falk et al, 1993Arzensek et al, 1984Simpson et al, 2002Nevitt et al, 1996Gillard et al, 2005Gelfand et al, 2005Seminara et al, 2011Ferrandiz et al, 2001Saraceno et al, 2008Schlander et al, 2008Augustin et al, 2010Osmanova et al, 1985Johnson et al, 1978Koo et al, 1996Javitz et al, 2002Convit, 1962Gibbs et al, 1996Abdel-Hafez et al, 2003Perera et al, 2000Yip, 1984Study Group, 1986Tsai et al, 2011 North America…”

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“…However, whereas Johnson and Roberts (1978) and Koo (1996) reported rates similar to those of Europe (1.43% (95% CI: 1.27-1.59) and 2.60% (95% CI: 2.43-2.77) respectively), Javitz et al (2002) showed a prevalence of 0.70% (95% CI: 0.67-0.73). The prevalence rates reported in Latin Americans-Indians, from Africa (Egypt and Tanzania) and Asia (China, Sri Lanka and Taiwan) varied from no cases detected to estimates below 0.5% (Convit, 1963;Yip, 1984; Cooperative Psoriasis Study Group, 1986;Gibbs, 1996;Perera et al, 2000;Abdel-Hafez et al, 2003;Tsai et al, 2011).…”

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Global Epidemiology of Psoriasis: A Systematic Review of Incidence and Prevalence

Parisi

Symmons

Griffiths

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Journal of Investigative Dermatology

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The worldwide incidence and prevalence of psoriasis is poorly understood. To better understand this, we performed a systematic review of published population-based studies on the incidence and prevalence of psoriasis. Three electronic databases were searched from their inception dates to July 2011. A total of 385 papers were critically appraised; 53 studies reported on the prevalence and incidence of psoriasis in the general population. The prevalence in children ranged from 0% (Taiwan) to 2.1% (Italy), and in adults it varied from 0.91% (United States) to 8.5% (Norway). In children, the incidence estimate reported (United States) was 40.8/100,000 person-years. In adults, it varied from 78.9/100,000 person-years (United States) to 230/100,000 person-years (Italy). The data indicated that the occurrence of psoriasis varied according to age and geographic region, being more frequent in countries more distant from the equator. Prevalence estimates also varied in relation to demographic characteristics in that studies confined to adults reported higher estimates of psoriasis compared with those involving all age groups. Studies on the prevalence and incidence of psoriasis have contributed to a better understanding of the burden of the disease. However, further research is required to fill existing gaps in understanding the epidemiology of psoriasis and trends in incidence over time.

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Section: Prevalence Of Psoriasis For Individuals Of All Agesmentioning

confidence: 96%

Global Epidemiology of Psoriasis: A Systematic Review of Incidence and Prevalence

Parisi

Symmons

Griffiths

et al. 2013

Journal of Investigative Dermatology

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“…Surveillance done among a suburban community in Sri Lanka in year 2000 has reported that almost half the population had skin disorders (47.6%, n =1806). Fungal infections followed by dermatitis have been identified as commonest problems [25]. Therefore, determination of the prevalence of skin diseases in Sri Lanka was a timely requirement.…”

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Prevalence of Ectoparasitic Infections and Other Dermatological Infections and Their Associated Factors among School Children in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka

Gunathilaka

Chandrasena

Udayanga

2019

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiolog

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Skin disorders are one of the commonest conditions among school children in developing countries. There are only a few published studies available from Sri Lanka on the prevalence of skin disorders. A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out among five government-run schools randomly selected from the district of Gampaha, Sri Lanka, during 2016-2017. A total of 41 students between 5 and 16 years of age were randomly selected from each school. Sociodemographic profile and hygienic behaviors of selected students were assessed using a pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire. Students were examined by a medical officer for the presence of different skin disorders. The chi-squared test of association and binary logistic regression were used for the identification of the significance of socioeconomic factors and hygienic practices among the study participants. A total of 205 school children participated in the study. The commonest skin disorder was pediculosis (42.0%; n=86), followed by dandruff (8.3%; n=17), fungal infections (6.8%; n=14), and scabies (1.5%; n=3). Almost one-fourth of the study participants (22.9%; n=30/131) had more than one disorder, majored by Pediculus captis infestation with dandruff. Over one-third (36.1%; n=74) were free of any skin disorders. The prevalence of skin disorders was significantly high among females (87.3%; n=110), compared to males (26.6%; n=21). Presence of long hair, higher family size, and limited number of rooms in the house were risk factors associated with the prevalence of skin disorders. The commonest skin disorder was pediculosis, while scabies and fungal infections were scarce among school children in the district of Gampaha, Sri Lanka. Implementation of health education and monitoring programs at the school level for maintaining the dermal health status of school children is recommended.

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“…Over the past 15 years, various general population prevalence studies on acne have been conducted. Table shows studies published in the English language after 1995, addressing acne prevalence, and with objective means of acne evaluation (not self‐rated) . The largest of these community‐based studies in which participants were examined by dermatologists were performed in China ( n = 17 345), Germany ( n = 90 880) and Egypt ( n = 8008) .…”

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A global perspective on the epidemiology of acne

2015

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SummaryAcne is estimated to affect 9Á4% of the global population, making it the eighth most prevalent disease worldwide. Epidemiological studies have demonstrated that acne is most common in postpubescent teens, with boys most frequently affected, particularly with more severe forms of the disease. This paper aims to provide an update on the epidemiology of acne worldwide. Recent general and institutional studies from around the world have shown that the prevalence of acne is broadly consistent globally (with the exception of specific populations, which are discussed). However, this review highlights that there is a wide range of disparate outcome measures being applied in epidemiology studies, and we emphasize the need to develop a widely accepted, credible, standard assessment scale to address this in the future. In addition we discuss special populations, such as those devoid of acne, as well as the impact of potential determinants of acne on disease epidemiology.Acne vulgaris, or acne, is a common condition with a wide range of potential harms and associated costs. The former include symptomatic discomfort, scarring, emotional and psychosocial distress, occupational consequences and potential psychiatric disturbances including depression and suicide. Identification of individuals at risk of these sequelae can contribute to reducing the morbidity associated with acne.The Global Burden of Disease Project estimates the prevalence of acne at 9Á4%, ranking it as the eighth most prevalent disease worldwide. 1,2This initiative established prevalence and disability data from primary research manuscripts and databases, and conducted subsequent data analysis with a Bayesian meta-regression methodology, providing a means to harmonize discordant data and to account for a lack of data in geographical, temporal or other demographic items.2 While this project uses primary research findings to inform global metrics, there has not been a recent attempt to collate and present the world literature on acne prevalence collected over the past decade and a half. The last such review of acne prevalence in both general and schoolaged populations comprised literature up to 1995.

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Prevalence of skin diseases in suburban Sri Lanka

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Global Epidemiology of Psoriasis: A Systematic Review of Incidence and Prevalence

Global Epidemiology of Psoriasis: A Systematic Review of Incidence and Prevalence

Prevalence of Ectoparasitic Infections and Other Dermatological Infections and Their Associated Factors among School Children in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka

A global perspective on the epidemiology of acne

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