ArticleBMC public health2023
Prevalence of skin diseases in Taiwan prisons: a population-based study.
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- Pattern of dermatoses in Wolaita zone prison setting: a call for improved dermatology services.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- An epidemiological investigation of the prevalence of digestive diseases in the older prisoner population in Taiwan.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2024Article
- Prevalence of skin diseases among elderly prisoners in Taiwan: an examination of skin health in prison.BMC geriatrics · 2024Article
- Patterns of Skin Disease among Prisoners in Central Prison in Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association · 2024Article
- Prevalence of eye and adnexal disorders among elderly inmates in Taiwan prisons.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Gender differences in oral health among prisoners: a cross-sectional study from Taiwan.BMC oral health · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe prevalence of skin diseases among prisoners in Taiwan has rarely been investigated. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of skin diseases by sex in a sample of prisoners in Taiwan.
methodsWe included 83,048 participants from the National Health Insurance Program. The outcomes were measured using the clinical version of the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision. For prevalence, we presented absolute values as well as percentages. We also conducted an X
resultsThe prevalence of skin diseases was 42.25%, higher than that in the general population. The prevalence of skin diseases among male prisoners was higher than that among female prisoners (p < 0.001), and the prevalence of skin diseases among prisoners who were ≤ 40 was higher than that among prisoners who were > 40. Among all cases diagnosed with skin disease, the top three diseases were contact dermatitis and other types of eczema, cellulitis and abscess, pruritus, and related conditions. Male prisoners had a significantly higher prevalence of all types of skin diseases than female prisoners.
conclusionsSkin diseases are common in prisoners in Taiwan. Therefore, early prevention and appropriate treatment are needed. Male-specific skin products are also needed, given the differences in the prevalence of skin diseases among male and female prisoners.
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