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Robert M. Herd, MD

Arch Dermatol. 2002;138:819-820.

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What is the cost of atopic dermatitis in children?
Emerson RM, Williams HC, Allen BR
Br J Dermatol. 2001;143:514-522

The objective of this article was to estimate the cost of atopic dermatitis. Emerson et al restricted their cross-sectional survey to children younger than 5 years and itemized the costs to families, the health service, and the state. A postal questionnaire was sent to all parents of children aged 1 to 5 years who were registered with 4 general practices in the Nottingham, England, area to identify those with atopic dermatitis. A second questionnaire was sent to families of affected children to determine their utilization of medical services and the financial costs.

The results showed a 12-month prevalence of atopic dermatitis was estimated to be 16.5%. Over a 1-year period, the mean disease costs were £79.59 per child. The families of patients paid for 36% and . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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