The public health impact of irritant contact dermatitis

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作者
Lushniak, BD [1 ]
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[1] HAZARD EVALUAT & TECH ASSISTANCE BRANCH,DIV SURVEILLANCE HAZARD EVALUAT & FIELD STUDIES,CINCINNATI,OH
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10.1016/S0889-8561(05)70313-1
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R392 [医学免疫学];
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100102 ;
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The public health impact of a disease can be measured using statistical, clinical, and economic measures. Three factors point out the importance of irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) as a disease having a public health impact-1) ICD is common; 2) ICD often has a poor prognosis; and 3) ICD results in a noteworthy economic impact for society and for an individual as it affects vocational and avocational activities. It is also a disease amenable to public health interventions.
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