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Prevalence and associated factors of facial palsy and lifestyle characteristics: data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010-2012.

Abstract：

OBJECTIVES:To report the nationwide prevalence of facial palsy (FP) of grade III or worse in the House-Brackmann (H-B) grading system in South Korea and assess the associated factors. DESIGN:Cross-sectional analysis of a nationwide health survey. SETTINGS:South Korea. METHODS:We obtained data from the 2010 to 2012 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, which were cross-sectional surveys of the South Korean civilian population living in households and aged ≥1 year (N=23 533). A field survey team performed interviews, physical examinations and laboratory tests. Facial expression was evaluated based on the H-B grading system. RESULTS:Among the population aged ≥1 year, the prevalence of FP of grade III or worse in the H-B grading system was 0.12% (95% CI 0.07% to 0.17%). FP was more prevalent in women (p=0.01) and the prevalence rate increased with age (p<0.001). In participants aged ≥19 years, age, female gender, history of cardiovascular disease and the serum total cholesterol level were associated with FP in a multivariable analysis. In the evaluation of lifestyle, the individuals with FP had a higher rate of depressive mood and were more restricted in their daily activities. CONCLUSIONS:Considering the significance of facial expression in psychosocial activities, public acknowledgement and further intervention are required to support patients with this distressing condition.

journal_name

BMJ Open

journal_title

BMJ open

authors

Chang YS,Choi JE,Kim SW,Baek SY,Cho YS

doi

10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012628

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2016-11-09 00:00:00

pages

e012628

issue

11

issn

2044-6055

pii

bmjopen-2016-012628

journal_volume

6

pub_type

杂志文章

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