12-month prevalence of atopic dermatitis in resource-rich countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: There is a lack of robust prevalence estimates of atopic dermatitis (AD) globally and trends over time due to wide variation of populations and age groups studied, different study methodologies and case definitions used. We sought to characterize 12-month AD prevalence across the life span and change over time in resource-rich countries focusing on population-based studies and using a standardized AD case definition. This systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. Medline (Ovid), Embase, WOS core collection, Cinahl, and Popline were searched for studies published since inception through August 15, 2016. Studies were synthesized using random effects meta-analysis. Sources of heterogeneity were investigated using subgroup analyses and meta-regression. From 12,530 records

SUBMITTER: Volke A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9448775 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature