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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
The incidence and prevalence of boil(furuncle) is uncertain.Between 2002-2003, approximately 0.19% of all hospital visits in England were caused by boil and carbuncle infections.[1]Patients with all age groups can develop boils(furuncles).Boils(furuncles) is common among teenagers and young adults.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
- Between 2002-2003, approximately 0.19% of all hospital visits in England were caused by boil and carbuncle infections.[1]
Age
- Patients with all age groups can develop boils(furuncles).
- Boils(furuncles) is common among teenagers and young adults.
- Recurrent boils(furuncles) causes significant mortality and morbidity among adult population in both developed and developing countries.
Gender
Boil(furuncle) affects men and women equally
Race
- There is no racial predisposition to boils(furuncle).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Statistics about boil. Right diagnosis(2015). http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/b/boil/stats.htm Accessed on August 12,2016