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Original Article

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1969;12(12):699-702. Published online December 31, 1969.

A Study of Vitamin B2: Incidence of Cheilosis

Woo Kap Chung¹

¹Dept, of Pediatrics, Chonnam University Medical School

Abstract

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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