Prevalence of Chronic Pruritus in Elderly Black and White Inpatients: A Comparative Population Study

Background: Black and geriatric patients were reported in small scale studies to have more intense chronic pruritus (CP). Studies comparing itch across geriatric racial groups are lacking. Objectives: To compare the prevalence of CP in Black and White inpatients ≥ 65 years old as well as the top pri...

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Main Authors: Omar Mahmoud, Siri Choragudi, Amanda Nwaopara, Gil Yosipovitch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/15/5025