Journal article
Marked increase in incident gynecomastia: a 20-year national registry study, 1998 to 2017
T Koch, EV Bräuner, AS Busch, M Hickey, A Juul
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism | ENDOCRINE SOC | Published : 2020
Abstract
Context: Gynecomastia, the proliferation of mammary glandular tissue in the male, is a frequent but little-studied condition. Available prevalence data are based on selected patient populations or autopsy cases with their inherent bias. Objective: The objective of this work is to evaluate the age-related incidence and secular trends in gynecomastia in the general population. Design: An observational, 20-year national registry study was conducted. Setting: This population-based study used nationwide registry data. Participants: Participants included all Danish males (age 0-80 years) with a first-time diagnosis of gynecomastia. Main Outcome Measures: All Danish males (age 0-80 years) were foll..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This work was supported by the Doctor Sofus Carl Emil Friis and Spouse Olga Doris Friis Foundation, The Danish Health Foundation (Helsefonden), The Cancer Research Society (Kr ae ftens Bek ae mpelse) Rigshospitalets Research Fund, and the Research Fund of the Capital Region of Denmark. Martha Hickey is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Foundation of Australia. <BOLD> </BOLD><BOLD>Author Contributions: </BOLD> E.V.B. and T.K. prepared data for analyses, performed statistical analyses, and drafted the manuscript. A.J. and E.V.B. contributed to the concept and designed the study. All authors contributed to critical interpretation of the data and the final draft of the manuscript.