Recurrent aphthous stomatitis in 18-year-old adolescents - Prevalence and associated factors: a population-based study
An. bras. dermatol
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92(5): 626-629, Sept.-Oct. 2017. tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Background:
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis is a painful disorder of unknown etiology. It is among the most common oral mucosal lesions with high prevalence among young adults.Objectives:
To conduct a population-based study with 18-year-old army recruiters to assess its prevalence and associated factors in male adolescents.Methods:
Interview during clinical examination in the army.Results:
In this group (2,427 interviewed adolescents) there was a RAS prevalence of 24.9%. Smoking, herpes labialis and socioeconomic status correlated with the outcome. StudyLimitations:
only male adolescents were interviewed.Conclusions:
Our results showed high prevalence of RAS; association with higher economic level and herpes simplex was found. Protective effect of smoking was confirmed.
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Main subject:
Socioeconomic Factors
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Stomatitis, Aphthous
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Smoking
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Herpes Labialis
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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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:
Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre/BR
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