Recent Statistics on Atopic Dermatitis in Korea: Five-Year Nationwide Analysis from 2008 to 2012
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Most of the previous epidemiologic studies on atopic dermatitis were based on the analysis of young patients excluding adults, and the target population was confined to a certain area. Korea has a national health insurance system, hich covers the entire population and all medical facilities. Details of every medication, medical service, and diagnosis can be btained in the Korean healthinsurance database. Objectives: The goal of this study was to obtain recent statistics on atopic ermatitis in Korea.Material and Methods: The Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, a national medical database overing the entire Korean population, was analyzed. The prevalence, total cost, day of hospitalization, and the number of ffice visits during the most recent 5 years (2008–2012) were evaluated annually and compared. Results: The 12-month revalence of atopic dermatitis decreased from 2.27% in 2008 to 1.98% in 2012. The prevalence of atopic dermatitis also howed a gradual decrease from 2008 (12.23%) to 2012 (10.51%). The number of hospital-admitted patients for AD increased by 47.6%, however, the mean admission days per inpatient decreased from 8.08 in 2008 to 6.44. The overall costs related to atopic dermatitis remained unchanged. Conclusions: The prevalence of atopic dermatitis is now decreasing in Korea.
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Na Jung-Im
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