[Occupational allergic diseases in the steel industry. Population studies]. / Alergiczne choroby zawodowe w hutnictwie. Badania populacyjne.
Przegl Lek
; 57(9): 446-50, 2000.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11199862
The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence of occupational allergic diseases of the respiratory system and skin. The study was carried out in a population of 17,600 employees of Huta im. T. Sendzimira (T. Sendzimir Steelworks) in 1992-96. During this period 543 employees were referred to the Occupational Diseases Department with a suspection of occupational allergy. Connection between the kind of occupation and disease was confirmed in 215 cases. 104 (48%) suffered from upper respiratory tract diseases or bronchial asthma and 111 patients (52%) suffered from allergic skin disease as contact dermatitis of the hand or generalized dermatitis. The analysis showed that allergic skin diseases occurred more frequently in 1992-94 and allergenic respiratory diseases were more frequent in 1995-96. Industrial dust containing metals (nickel, chrome, iron, cooper) turned out to be the main allergic factor. The highest prevalence was observed in the Rolling-Mill Department, Chemistry of Coke Department and Incombustible Materials Department. 33% of patients suffering from allergic respiratory diseases and 10% suffering from allergic skin diseases had a family predisposition to allergy (features of atopy).
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Hipersensibilidad
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Metalurgia
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Enfermedades Profesionales
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
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Pl
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Przegl Lek
Año:
2000
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Article
Pais de publicación:
Polonia