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Yi Xue1,2, Wu Bao1,2, Jie Zhou2
1Department of Burns and Plastic and Wound Repair Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
|May 2, 2022
Summary
Dermatitis poses a significant global health burden, impacting quality of life and economies. Atopic dermatitis (AD) contributes most to this burden, which correlates with socioeconomic development.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Global Health
- Dermatology
Background:
- Dermatitis represents a substantial global health challenge, affecting physical, mental, and social well-being.
- The economic impact and epidemiological data for dermatitis remain underestimated.
- Understanding the full burden of dermatitis is crucial for effective global intervention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the global burden of dermatitis, including atopic dermatitis (AD), contact dermatitis (CD), and seborrhoeic dermatitis (SD).
- To investigate the correlation between the global burden of dermatitis and socioeconomic development indicators.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Global Burden of Disease 2019 (GBD2019) database.
- Analyzed age-standardized incidence rates (ASIR) and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) rates (ASDR) by sex, region, and Sociodemographic Index (SDI).
Main Results:
- In 2019, the global ASIR for dermatitis was 5244.4 per 100,000 person-years, and ASDR was 131.7 per 100,000 person-years.
- Atopic dermatitis (AD) accounted for the greatest burden among the three types.
- Higher ASIR and ASDR, particularly for AD, were observed in high-SDI regions, indicating a correlation with socioeconomic status.
Conclusions:
- The global burden of dermatitis is linked to socioeconomic development, with AD showing a positive correlation with SDI.
- Findings from GBD2019 data offer valuable insights for policy formulation, prevention, and treatment of dermatitis globally.
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