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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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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Asunto principal:
Factores Socioeconómicos
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Estomatitis Aftosa
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Fumar
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Herpes Labial
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Adolescente
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Asunto de la revista:
Dermatologia
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre/BR
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