Prevalence of contact allergy by sex, race and age
- 11 April 1986
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Contact Dermatitis
- Vol. 14 (4), 237-240
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1986.tb01232.x
Abstract
Among 1873 patch tested patients, the prevalence of contact allergy was 47.1 % (421/894) in females and 51.2% (501/979) in males (N.S.) It was 46.5% (593/1274) in Chinese, 52.8% (151/286) in Malays, and 48.3% (48.3%) in Indians, there was no significant difference among these 1 races in Singapore. Prevalence among foreigners in Singapore was high (82.3% (65/79)) compared to the 3 major races. This may be due to a higher % of foreigners engaged as construction workers who are considered lo run a greater risk of contact allergy. The prevalence was significantly higher in those above 40, (60.9% (290/476)) compared to those under 40 (45.2% 1632/1397)).Keywords
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