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Recurrent aphthous ulcerations in a mixed Arab community
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
|July 1, 1976
Summary
Recurrent aphthous ulcerations (RAU) affected 27% of Arabs in Kuwait. Non-Kuwaitis and urbanized Kuwaitis showed higher prevalence, with environmental and dietary factors implicated.
Area of Science:
- Oral Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Recurrent aphthous ulcerations (RAU) are common oral mucosal lesions.
- Prevalence and risk factors for RAU can vary significantly across different ethnic and geographic populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of recurrent aphthous ulcerations (RAU) among various Arab nationalities residing in Kuwait.
- To investigate potential demographic and environmental factors influencing RAU prevalence in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 20,000 Arab individuals of various nationalities living in Kuwait over a 5-year period.
- Data collection included demographic information and manifestation of recurrent aphthous ulcerations (RAU).
Main Results:
- A total of 5,470 (27%) participants manifested RAU.
- Prevalence was higher in non-Kuwaiti Arabs (35%) compared to Kuwaitis (18%).
- Among Kuwaitis, prevalence was 5% in Bedouins versus 22% in urbanized Arabs. The female-to-male ratio was 6:5.
Conclusions:
- Recurrent aphthous ulcerations (RAU) represent a significant oral health issue in the Arab population in Kuwait.
- Factors such as nationality, urbanization, and environmental elements including stress and diet appear to influence RAU prevalence.
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