Incidence of skin diseases diagnosed in a public institution: comparison between 2003 and 2014
An. bras. dermatol
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92(3): 423-425, May-June 2017. tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Epidemiology of diseases is influenced by population socio-demographic circumstances. Therefore it can be modified along the time. There are no studies exploring epidemiological transition in dermatology. This study investigated the incidence of dermatoses in new patients from a Brazilian country town public service in 2003 and 2014. There was a significant increase in the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases, leprosy, melasma, pruritus and hidradenitis suppurativa. However, a prominent reduction in scheduling of appointments for surgeries of benign lesions, drug reactions, urticaria and superficial mycoses was detected. The identification of epidemiological trends guides the dimensioning of health system and professional qualification policies.
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Main subject:
Skin Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Incidence study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho"/BR
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