Prevalence and risk factors for atopic dermatitis in Greenlandic children.

Anna M AnderssonHannah KaiserLone Skov Anders KochJacob P Thyssen

Published in: Clinical and experimental dermatology (2023)

The overall prevalence of AD in children in Greenland is high and has likely increased over the past 20 years. The point prevalence was highest in the youngest children indicating early onset of disease. Inuit descent, family atopy predisposition and having a higher socioeconomic status (based on parental educational level and housing) increased the risk of AD. Insight into possible Inuit-specific genetic predisposition is needed.

Keyphrases

early onset
young adults
atopic dermatitis
risk factors
late onset
gene expression
mental health
dna methylation
mental illness