| Dermatoses in cement workers in southern Taiwan. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9928797 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Construction workers are known to have occupational dermatoses. The prevalence of such dermatoses was unknown in Taiwanese construction workers. The objective of this study was to determine the work exposure, prevalence of skin manifestations, and sensitivity to common contact allergens in cement workers of southern Taiwan. A total of 1147 current regular cement workers were telephone-interviewed about skin problems during the past 12 months, work exposure, and personal protection. Among those interviewed, 166 were examined and patch tested with common contact allergens. A high % of cement workers reported skin problems in the past 12 months. More men (13.9%) reported skin problems possibly related to work than women (5.4%). Prevalence was associated with lower use of gloves, duration of work as cement worker, and more time in jobs involving direct manual handling of cement, especially tiling. A high % of dermatitis was noted in the 166 workers examined, which correlated with reported skin problems. On patch testing, construction workers had a high frequency of sensitivity to chromate. Sensitivity to chromate or cobalt was associated with reported skin problems, or dorsal hand dermatitis on examination. These workers' dermatitis was under-diagnosed and inadequately managed. It is concluded that cement workers in southern Taiwan had a high prevalence of skin problems related to cement use. Protective measures, work practice, and physician education should be improved to prevent or manage such problems. |
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Authors:
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Y L Guo; B J Wang; K C Yeh; J C Wang; H H Kao; M T Wang; H C Shih; C J Chen |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Contact dermatitis Volume: 40 ISSN: 0105-1873 ISO Abbreviation: Contact Derm. Publication Date: 1999 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-03-22 Completed Date: 1999-03-22 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7604950 Medline TA: Contact Dermatitis Country: DENMARK |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, National Cheng Kung University Medical College, Tainan, Taiwan, ROC. |
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Adult Aged Chromates / adverse effects Construction Materials / adverse effects* Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / epidemiology, etiology* Dermatitis, Occupational / epidemiology, etiology* Female Hand Dermatoses / etiology Humans Male Middle Aged Occupational Exposure / adverse effects* Patch Tests Prevalence Sex Factors Skin / drug effects, pathology Taiwan / epidemiology |
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0/Chromates |
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