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AAP Grand Rounds 11:54-55 (2004)
© 2004 American Academy of Pediatrics

RHEUMATOLOGY

Prevalence of Raynaud’s Phenomenon in Children

Source: Jones GT, Herrick AL, Woodham SE, et al. Occurrence of Raynaud’s phenomenon in children ages 12–15 years. Arthritis Rheum. 2003;48:3518–3521.[Medline]

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A cross-sectional prevalence study of Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) was performed by investigators from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, using a previously validated self-administered questionnaire. The population studied was schoolchildren ages 12–15, recruited from 28 state and private schools in northwestern England. Of 903 students sent questionnaires, 720 (80%) agreed to participate in the study. The self-reported prevalence of RP was 14.9% overall with a higher prevalence in girls (17.6% versus 12.2%) and with increasing prevalence with age. Association of RP with other somatic symptoms such . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Susan Hyatt Ballinger, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Rheumatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN