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Acute appendicitis in minority communities: an epidemiologic study

P H Gerst1, A Mukherjee, A Kumar

  • 1Department of Surgery, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, New York 10457, USA.

Journal of the National Medical Association
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
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Acute appendicitis occurs more frequently in Hispanic and Asian populations than in African Americans and whites. This study analyzed appendicitis incidence across ethnic groups in an urban community.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
  • Understanding ethnic variations in incidence can inform public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and epidemiological factors of acute appendicitis across diverse ethnic groups.
  • To compare the occurrence of appendicitis among Hispanics, African Americans, whites, and Asians in an urban minority community.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 239 patients with acute appendicitis at The Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center (1988-1990).
  • Calculation of appendicitis incidence as a percentage of total emergency surgical admissions for each ethnic group.
  • Statistical analysis of incidence rates and pathological findings.

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Main Results:

  • Acute appendicitis accounted for 3.1% of all emergency surgical admissions.
  • Incidence varied significantly by ethnicity: Asians (21%), Hispanics (4.5%), African Americans (1.9%), and whites (1.5%).
  • No significant differences in pathological findings or surgical outcomes were observed across ethnic groups.

Conclusions:

  • Acute appendicitis demonstrates a higher incidence among Hispanic and Asian populations compared to African Americans and whites in this urban setting.
  • Ethnic disparities in appendicitis incidence warrant further investigation.
  • White blood cell counts indicated inflammation but lacked predictive value for specific pathology.