Identification of modifiable risk factors for the development of eczema is of major public health significance.
This study aimed to determine the effects of obesity in adolescence on the prevalence, severity, and quality of life of patients with eczema.
We used the 2007-2008 National Survey of Children's Health, including a nationally representative sample of 45,897 adolescents aged 10 to 17 years. Caregiver report of eczema, health status, height, weight, number of health conditions, use of health services, and sociodemographics were assessed.
The prevalences of overweight (20.3% vs 15.4%) and obesity (16.8% vs 15.4%) were increased in adolescents with eczema compared with adolescents without eczema (Rao-Scott ?, P