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Children of Asian or Pacific Islander descent are more likely to develop Kawasaki disease.

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SUPPORTED
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Is it true that children of Asian or Pacific Islander descent are more likely to develop Kawasaki disease?

Yes. Children of Asian and Pacific Islander descent experience a higher incidence of Kawasaki disease compared to other demographic groups.

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The analysis

The retrieved literature consistently notes that Kawasaki disease has a notably high incidence in Asian populations. Studies examining demographic distributions and risk factors support the claim.

Evidence for · 2
Kawasaki Disease Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nationwide Population-based Study in the United States.
2024
This study reports that Kawasaki disease hospitalizations decreased among several groups during the pandemic, specifically noting a large decrease among Asian or Pacific Islander pediatric patients.
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R, S., D, E., F, W., EH, M., E, B., LA, M., & RR, C. (2024). Kawasaki Disease Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nationwide Population-based Study in the United States.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1097/inf.0000000000004095

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Polymorphism-driven immune disruptions in Kawasaki disease across populations: decoding the role of T and B-cells.
2025
This review highlights that Kawasaki disease primarily affects children under the age of five, with a notably high incidence in Asian populations.
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C, Z., L, W., Q, F., & Y, P. (2025). Polymorphism-driven immune disruptions in Kawasaki disease across populations: decoding the role of T and B-cells.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1640024

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The retrieved literature consistently notes that Kawasaki disease has a notably high incidence in Asian populations. Studies examining demographic distributions and risk factors support the claim.

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