| Document ID (ISN) | 78516 |
| CIS number |
02-674 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1076-2752 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Year |
2001 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Park H., Sprince N.L., Whitten P.S., Burmeister L.F., Zwerling C. |
| Title |
Farm-related dermatoses in Iowa male farmers and wives of farmers: A cross-sectional analysis of the Iowa farm family health and hazard surveillance project |
| Bibliographic information |
Apr. 2001, Vol.43, No.4, p.364-369. Illus. 19 ref. |
| Abstract |
Agricultural workers are exposed to a variety of hazards that increase their risk of dermatitis. Nevertheless, the prevalence, patterns, and risk factors for dermatitis have not been well characterized among farmers in the United States. The prevalence and risk factors for dermatitis among 382 male farmers and 256 wives of farmers in Iowa were assessed using a cross-sectional study design. From 1992 to 1994, data on potential risk factors and dermatitis were collected. The results showed that 9.6% of male farmers and 14.4% of wives of farmers reported dermatitis during the previous 12-month period. In multivariable models, a history of allergy (odds ratio (OR), 8.2) was strongly associated with dermatitis among male farmers. Among wives of farmers, some college education (OR, 3.4) and exposure to petroleum products (OR, 3.1) were associated with dermatitis. These results can be used to undertake preventive efforts in controlling farm work related exposures. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
dermatitis; sex-linked differences; agriculture; risk factors |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Iowa; frequency rates; cross-sectional study; questionnaire survey |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
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| Browse category(ies) |
Skin diseases
Agriculture
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