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AAP Grand Rounds 11:54-55 (2004) Prevalence of Raynauds Phenomenon in ChildrenSource: Jones GT, Herrick AL, Woodham SE, et al. Occurrence of Raynauds phenomenon in children ages 1215 years. Arthritis Rheum. 2003;48:35183521.[Medline]
A cross-sectional prevalence study of Raynauds 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 1215, 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
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