Head Lice is commonly more prevalent among girls than boys. The average age of affected varies around 3 – 12 years old, but it can infect children at any age.
Most studies performed involve primary school students, urban slums, metropolitan areas, and others. However, it is mostly agreed that infestation is not dependent on socioeconomic status.
Head lice account for a substantial number of missed schooldays in children, and work for parents, even though its prevalence is not usually monitored or reported.
The annual direct and indirect costs of head lice infestations in the Australia are estimated to be in the millions of dollars.
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