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Query: UMLS:C0015674 (
chronic fatigue syndrome
)
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The present study found adult rates of
chronic fatigue syndrome
(
CFS
) in Nigeria that were somewhat higher than rates from community-based
CFS
epidemiologic studies in the USA. The rates of chronic fatigue for both adults and children were also higher than in existing community-based studies. It is possible that the presence of several fatiguing illnesses such as
malaria
and typhoid, the lack of adequate healthcare resources and poverty in Nigeria, place individuals at greater risk for fatigue and its syndromes. There is a need for more epidemiologic studies on the prevalence and sociodemographic characteristics of
CFS
in developing countries.
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PMID:The prevalence of chronic fatigue syndrome in Nigeria. 1743 96
