A Survey of Work-Related Skin Diseases in Different Occupations in Poland

• Autorzy: Kurpiewska J. , Liwkowicz J. , Benczek K. , Padlewska K.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Occupational skin disorders, in particular inflammations, dryness and erythema, in 80% of cases affect the skin of hands. The most frequent diagnosis, in over 90% of cases of occupational skin diseases, points to an irritant or allergic contact dermatitis. Our aim was to study the prevalence of self-reported skin symptoms on hands and forearms in different populations. The study was conducted on 581 healthcare workers, 61 hair stylists, 149 beauticians, 90 food services workers, 90 cleaners, 181 metal factory workers and 69 textile workers. Healthcare workers had greatest exposure. Eighty-six percent of dentists, 67% of midwives, 51% of nurses and 41% of physicians reported skin disorders. Problems with latex gloves were declared by 30% of healthcare workers. Thirty-four percent of food services workers, 24% of textile workers, 30% of metal factory workers, 21% of hair stylists and beauticians, and 64% of cleaners reported skin manifestations during the time of employment, which they thought could be work-related.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

occupational skin diseases; contact dermatitis; prevalence of contact dermatitis

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2011
• Tom: Vol. 17, No. 2
• Strony: 207--214
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 20 poz., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Kurpiewska J.

• Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland

autor

Liwkowicz J.

• Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland

autor

Benczek K.

• Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland

autor

Padlewska K.

• Academy of Cosmetics and Health Care, Warsaw, Poland

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