Occupational Dermatoses

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Occupational skin diseases (OSDs) are one of the major problems in working life. Among occupational diseases, 30-45% are skin diseases. Contact dermatitis accounts for the greatest part (95%) of OSDs. It adversely affects the quality of life of workers. Classification of OSD is too difficult as there are geographical variations in the occupational groups affected. However, commonly affected occupational groups are agricultural workers, healthcare workers, construction workers, metal workers, cleaners, housekeepers, food handlers, hairdressers, beauticians, and mechanics. Because of the unorganized workplace, lack of a proper notification system for occupational dermatoses, and under-reporting of cases, there is a paucity of information regarding the magnitude of the problem of OSD in India. Although in India many studies have been conducted on individual small occupational groups, data on the complete epidemiology of OSD is limited. In this article, we have tried to compile the common OSDs in various occupations.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:14

Enthalten in:

Indian dermatology online journal - 14(2023), 1 vom: 08. Jan., Seite 21-31

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Srinivas, Chakravarthi R [VerfasserIn]
Sethy, Mitanjali [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Journal Article
OSD
Occupational dermatoses
Occupational skin diseases
Review

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Date Revised 14.02.2023

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.4103/idoj.idoj_332_22

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM352855622