Abstract
There are considerable gaps in the knowledge of the global epidemiology of skin conditions in the geriatric population. This study attempted to (1) determine the frequency of skin conditions, (2) evaluate the agreement between two different data sources of information (self-report versus administrative), and (3) document medical care service use for skin conditions in a representative sample of community-dwelling older adults. A secondary analysis using data from a longitudinal population-based health survey conducted in Quebec (2005-2008) within a sample of 2,811 community-dwelling older adults. Our results highlighted a high prevalence rate of self-reported (13%) and diagnosed skin conditions (21%). Agreement between data sources was low (kappa < 0.20). Most dermatologic-related medical visits were made to dermatologists (almost 60%). The epidemiology of skin conditions in the geriatric population is an under researched field, despite its important prevalence and relevance as a source of information for assessing the health care needs of older adults.
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