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## Abstract ## Background The epidemiology of atopic dermatitis (AD) in Greenland has been sparsely investigated. ## Aim To examine the point and overall prevalence, cumulative incidence at different ages, and associated risk factors for AD among children in Greenland. ## Methods Between 2019 and 2020, three towns in Greenland, representing 48% of the total population, were visited. A cross-sectional study was conducted, including children aged 0–7 years attending daycare centres. Parents completed a questionnaire with questions on AD and related risk factors. A diagnosis of AD was based on the UK Working Party’s criteria along with a clinical examination. ## Results In total, 839 children aged 0–7 years were included. The overall prevalence of AD was 35% according to physician’s diagnosis and assessment. The point prevalence was 28% and peaked among 1-year-old children (36%) and declined with age. The cumulative incidence at ages 1–6 years varied between 29% and 41% and was highest in 1-year-old children and showed a slight decline with increasing age. In the fully adjusted multivariate model, AD was associated with being of Inuit descent [odds ratio (OR) 1.7, 95% confidence inter

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Author

Anna M Andersson; Hannah Kaiser; Lone Skov; Anders Koch; Jacob P Thyssen

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Published

2022

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)