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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

The incidence and prevalence of boils (furuncles) is uncertain. In England, between 2002-2003, boils and carbuncles were responsible for approximately 190 out of 100,000 hospital visits[1]. Patients in all age groups can develop furuncles; however, they are common among teenagers and young adults.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Incidence

  • In England, between 2002-2003, boils and carbuncles were responsible for approximately 190 out of 100,000 hospital visits[1]

Age

  • Patients of all age groups may develop furuncles. However, furuncles most commonly occur in teenagers and young adults.
  • Recurrent boils cause significant mortality and morbidity among adult population in both developed and developing countries.

Gender

Furuncles affect men and women equally.

Race

There is no racial predilection to boils.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Statistics about boil. Right diagnosis(2015). http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/b/boil/stats.htm Accessed on August 12,2016

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