Epidemiological survey of primary palmar hyperhidrosis in adolescent in Fuzhou of People’s Republic of China

Objective: To investigate the prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of primary palmar hyperhidrosis (PPH) among adolescents in Fuzhou City of PR China. Methods: Stratified cluster sampling was carried out and a cross-sectional epidemiological survey by questionnaire was appliedamong 13,000college and high schoolstudents.Results:The prevalence rate of PPH was 4.59% affecting both sexes equally. The peak age of onset is 6—16 years, accounting for 95.6% of the PPH population. Positive family history was found in 15.3% PPH cases. Besides palms, axillae and soles can be also affected. Conclusions:PPH affects a larger group of individuals than previously reported. More measures should be taken to enhance the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of PPH. # 2007 European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.