The Global Epidemiology of Actinic Keratosis in the General Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Christopher D GeorgeTruelian LeeLoes M HollesteinMaryam M AsgariTamar E C Nijsten

Published in: The British journal of dermatology (2023)

This comprehensive meta-analysis provides an updated global prevalence AK at 14%, indicating a significant worldwide disease burden. The incidence rate of AK was found to be 1,928 per 100,000 person-years, emphasizing a growing public health concern. However, high heterogeneity among studies suggests the influence of various factors on AK prevalence necessitating further research for understanding the observed differences.

Keyphrases

risk factors
public health
systematic review
case control
meta analyses
randomized controlled trial