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. 1988 Sep;42(3):290-3.
doi: 10.1136/jech.42.3.290.

Changes in the incidence of acute appendicitis in Glasgow Asian and white children between 1971 and 1985

L M Matheson  1 , J B Henderson, D Hole, M G Dunnigan
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Changes in the incidence of acute appendicitis in Glasgow Asian and white children between 1971 and 1985

L M Matheson et al. J Epidemiol Community Health. 1988 Sep.

Abstract

Between 1971 and 1985 there was a significant rise in the annual hospital discharge rate for acute appendicitis in Glasgow Asian boys aged 10-19.9 years. A smaller and statistically insignificant rise occurred in Asian girls of 10-19.9 years; discharge rates for younger Asian boys and girls did not change significantly. In keeping with national trends, discharge rates for acute appendicitis in all Glasgow children fell significantly between 1971-85. The divergent trend in older Asian children may reflect dietary adaptation which is most marked in older Asian boys.

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  • Appendicectomy in Asian children.
    Kumar V. Kumar V. J Epidemiol Community Health. 1989 Mar;43(1):97. doi: 10.1136/jech.43.1.97. J Epidemiol Community Health. 1989. PMID: 2592898 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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