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Risk Factors Associated With Major Skin Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study From Bangladesh.

Md Abrar Ashfaq Khan^1,2, Md Rashed Babu², Mohammad Ohid Ullah²

¹Department of Data Science and Statistics, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA, oregon.gov.

Global Health, Epidemiology and Genomics

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Summary

This study in Bangladesh found that a family history of skin disease increases the risk of fungal infections, and environmental factors are linked to acne vulgaris. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions for common skin conditions.

Keywords:

Bangladesh acne vulgaris environmental factors fungal infection heritable factors principal component analysis skin disease

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Published on: September 26, 2019

Area of Science:

Dermatology and Public Health in Bangladesh
Epidemiological research methods
Risk factor analysis for skin diseases

Background:

Skin diseases are a significant public health concern in Bangladesh, impacting all age groups.
Understanding the specific risk factors is crucial for effective prevention and management.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify lifestyle, environmental, food-related, and heritable risk factors for skin diseases in Bangladesh.
To analyze the associations between these factors and specific dermatological conditions.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study involving 788 respondents across three divisions in Bangladesh.
Data collection via structured questionnaires on skin disease status and potential risk factors.
Statistical analysis using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Principal Component Logistic Regression (PCLR) with goodness-of-fit and sensitivity analyses.

Main Results:

61.80% of respondents reported skin diseases, with atopic dermatitis, fungal infections, and acne vulgaris being most common.
Heritable factors were significantly associated with fungal infections (adjusted OR: 1.37).
Environmental factors were significantly associated with acne vulgaris (adjusted OR: 1.32).

Conclusions:

Family history is a key determinant for fungal infections, while environmental exposures influence acne vulgaris in Bangladesh.
The study emphasizes the importance of rigorous statistical validation in observational research.
Findings support targeted interventions for fungal infections and environmental mitigation for acne vulgaris.