Abstract
A survey in 21 small metal factories in Singapore revealed that 6.6% of 751 workers (530 male, 221 female) had a skin disorder on their hands and arms. Dermatitis accounted for 4.5% (34 cases) and follicular rashes for 1% (8 cases). Positive patch tests were found in 23% (8 cases) of those with dermatitis and in 9.8% (21 workers) of a control group without any skin problem. Dermatitis was found to be associated with exposure to solvents. Simultaneous analysis of various exposure/risk factors by multiple logistic regression indicated a significant effect of combined exposure to oils and solvents (interaction). Being over 35 years of age was also a significant risk factor, whereas the role of contact allergy, detected by patch testing, was less pronounced.
Citation Formats
Coenraads, P J, Foo, S C, Phoon, W O, and Lun, K C.
Dermatitis in small-scale metal industries.
Denmark: N. p.,
1985.
Web.
doi:10.1111/j.1600-0536.1985.tb01085.x.
Coenraads, P J, Foo, S C, Phoon, W O, & Lun, K C.
Dermatitis in small-scale metal industries.
Denmark.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1985.tb01085.x
Coenraads, P J, Foo, S C, Phoon, W O, and Lun, K C.
1985.
"Dermatitis in small-scale metal industries."
Denmark.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1985.tb01085.x.
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abstractNote = {A survey in 21 small metal factories in Singapore revealed that 6.6% of 751 workers (530 male, 221 female) had a skin disorder on their hands and arms. Dermatitis accounted for 4.5% (34 cases) and follicular rashes for 1% (8 cases). Positive patch tests were found in 23% (8 cases) of those with dermatitis and in 9.8% (21 workers) of a control group without any skin problem. Dermatitis was found to be associated with exposure to solvents. Simultaneous analysis of various exposure/risk factors by multiple logistic regression indicated a significant effect of combined exposure to oils and solvents (interaction). Being over 35 years of age was also a significant risk factor, whereas the role of contact allergy, detected by patch testing, was less pronounced.}
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title = {Dermatitis in small-scale metal industries}
author = {Coenraads, P J, Foo, S C, Phoon, W O, and Lun, K C}
abstractNote = {A survey in 21 small metal factories in Singapore revealed that 6.6% of 751 workers (530 male, 221 female) had a skin disorder on their hands and arms. Dermatitis accounted for 4.5% (34 cases) and follicular rashes for 1% (8 cases). Positive patch tests were found in 23% (8 cases) of those with dermatitis and in 9.8% (21 workers) of a control group without any skin problem. Dermatitis was found to be associated with exposure to solvents. Simultaneous analysis of various exposure/risk factors by multiple logistic regression indicated a significant effect of combined exposure to oils and solvents (interaction). Being over 35 years of age was also a significant risk factor, whereas the role of contact allergy, detected by patch testing, was less pronounced.}
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