2014
DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22311
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Proportion of dermatitis attributed to work exposures in the working population, United States, 2011 behavioral risk factor surveillance system

Abstract: Background The US employer-based surveillance system for work-related health conditions underestimates the prevalence of work-related dermatitis. Objective The authors sought to utilize information from workers to improve the accuracy of prevalence estimates for work-related dermatitis. Methods Three state health departments included questions in the 2011 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey designed to ascertain the prevalence of dermatitis in the working population, as well as healthcare exp… Show more

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“…Although there are differences according to the survey methods, our results were similar to those of developing countries 819. However, such rates were relatively lower than those of developed countries (9.6–17.6%) 56. The differences may be due to variations in industry structures, but may also be related to the level of disease awareness.…”
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confidence: 67%
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“…Although there are differences according to the survey methods, our results were similar to those of developing countries 819. However, such rates were relatively lower than those of developed countries (9.6–17.6%) 56. The differences may be due to variations in industry structures, but may also be related to the level of disease awareness.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 67%
“…In the present study, 62.2% of workers with skin diseases presented with OSDs, although the prevalence of self-reported OSDs was not high. Of course, the prevalence of OSDs may be lower when diagnosed by a specialist 522. Nonetheless, questionnaire-based population studies are dependent on the participants' memories, which might result in recall bias.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…2 Estimates from the 2011 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System are higher, reporting a prevalence rate of between 12.9% and 17.6% of work-related dermatitis. 3 Contact dermatitis constitutes 90% to 95% of all occupational skin diseases and includes both allergic and irritant forms. The estimated annual costs of evaluation and treatment exceed $1 billion.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%