Self-reported dermatitis and skin cancer in California farm operators.
Self-reported dermatitis and skin cancer in California farm operators.
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加州农场经营者自我报告的皮炎和皮肤癌。
DOI:
10.1002/ajim.20046
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发表时间:
2004
影响因子:
3.5
通讯作者:
Schenker,MarcB
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作者:
Susitaival,Paivikki;Beckman,Robin;Samuels,StevenJ;Schenker,MarcB
BackgroundHigh rates of skin diseases and higher non‐melanoma skin cancer rates have been reported in farmers.MethodsSelf‐report of dermatitis and skin cancer was among the information collected from 1947 California farm operators, mostly men, in a telephone survey. The majority of the farmers cultivated fruits, nuts, or other field crops.ResultsDermatitis was reported by 8.9% of men and 15.8% of women during the previous 12 months. In a logistic regression model, female gender (OR 2.0, 95% confidence interval 1.3–3.0) and respiratory atopy (OR 1.4, 1.01–1.90) were the only significant independent risk factors for reported dermatosis. There was significantly less reporting of skin cancer among field farmers when compared to others. Regular sunscreen use was reported significantly more often by women (42%) as compared to men (11%).ConclusionsMore in‐depth studies are needed to get information on the role of agrochemicals as risk factors for dermatitis and skin cancer. Am. J. Ind. Med. 46:136–141, 2004. © 2004 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.