Prevalence of skin diseases among school children in Qatar [1979]

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out in Qatar during the year 1979 to determine the prevalence of skin diseases among school children. The study revealed the following main results: 1- The total number of students with skin disorders amounted to 540 cases [25.1%]. 2- The age varied between 6 years and 20 years. 3- Children belonging to bigger families were more susceptible to skin diseases. 4- The overall prevalence of skin diseases was significantly higher among students whose father's were non-employees. 5- 7.1% of the cases were due to fungal infection. 6- Nutritional disorder was responsible for 10% of the cases mainly in the form of follicular hyperkeratosis. 7- Pit. alba was reported in 26.1% of the cases with a higher prevalence among male students.8- Pediculosis was detected in both sexes with nearly a similar prevalence