[Contact dermatitis among self-employed workers in Baghdad city]

Among 10761 self-employed workers, the rate of contact dermatitis is 10.4%. The highest percentages of contact dermatitis were reported among blacksmiths [18.1%], painters [14.5%] and electricians [12.2%], while the lowest% was found among mechanics [5.8%]. Iraqi workers have had higher rate of contact dermatitis [10.8%] compared to arab workers [9.4%]. The rate of contact dermatitis among three age groups, less than 18 years,19-39 years and more than 39 years were 10.9%, 9.8% and 15.4% respectively. Upper limbs were found to be most affected part of the body [49.0%] while lower limbs were the least affected part [8.9%]

Prevalence of contact dermatitis among employees in Falloja Cement Plant

A cross-sectional survey was conducted on employees of falloja Cement Plant to measure the prevalence of contact dermatitis, and to Evaluate the effect of duration of work and working In different department On the development of contact dermatitis among the employees. Out of 278 workers, 253 persons [91.0%]participated in the study. The overall prevalence of contact dermatitis is 13.0% [33/253]. Prevalence of contact dermatitis was found to be proportionally related with duration of work [P < 0.05]. working in pakking house was associated with a high prevalence of contact dermatitis [26.8%] compared to working in other departments [P < 0.05]