Prevalence of Skin Diseases in Rural Kashmir: A community based survey
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Abstract: Skin diseases are one of the most common health problems. The objectives of this study are to determine the prevalence of skin diseases in a rural community. A community survey was conducted in a rural locality with 2000 inhabitants, to obtain socio-demographic data and identify individuals with skin diseases. Of 600 individuals attending the health camps, had one or more Skin diseases. The overall prevalence of SDs was 22.5%.The most common SD categories were eczemas, fungal infection, pigment disorders and acne. The prevalence of the diseases was higher in females. The children were the most common group affected. This population-based study shows that Skin disease is very common in a rural community. Targeted training should enable health-care workers to prevent, accurately diagnose and manage these problems on site.
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Mubashar Mashqoor Mir, Mohammad Sarwar Mir
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