Background: The global prevalence and disability of skin and subcutaneous diseases have
grown annually in recent decades. Large-scale epidemiologic data is useful for better …

Background The small number of existing integrative studies on the global distribution and
burden of all types of skin and subcutaneous diseases hinders relevant comparisons …

The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2010 estimated the GBD attributable to 15
categories of skin disease from 1990 to 2010 for 187 countries. For each of the following …

Abstract Purpose of Review We review the current understanding of the burden of
dermatological disease through the lens of the Global Burden of Disease project, evaluate …

The skin conditions expert group of the Global Burden of Disease 2010 study estimated the
global burden of skin conditions worldwide. Health loss due to 15 skin diseases between …

Background Skin diseases can have high morbidity that can be costly to society and
individuals. To date, there has been no comprehensive assessment of the burden of skin …

Importance Disability secondary to skin conditions is substantial worldwide. The Global
Burden of Disease Study 2013 includes estimates of global morbidity and mortality due to …

Importance Skin and subcutaneous diseases affect the health of millions of individuals in the
US. Data are needed that highlight the geographic trends and variations of skin disease …

Background The prevalence of skin diseases has increased over the last few decades, and
they contribute to a significant burden on health-care systems across the world …

BACKGROUND: IRAN and its neighboring countries represent four world regions with
unique cultures and geography. SKIN diseases span a wide diversity of etiologies including …