A Study of Vitamin B2: Incidence of Cheiksis Chung, Woo Hap, MD.
Dept. of Pediatrics,Chonnam University Medical School
(Director; Prof. Chull Sohn)
1. Of 7, 946 school children examined, the incidence of cheilosis reached 53.68%.
2. Different distribution of each area could be traced; agricultural, urban and island area in order of frequency.
3. The peak incidence was observed in 7 to 9 year-old group with gradual decline thereafter.
4. Male predominance was noted in the same age group except in the 6th-year grade.
5. The brief review of literature was done.
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