epidemiological study of the hospitalized burn cases among civilians admitted in the Najaf hospital 1981-1985

A retrospective study among Najaf Hospital records of the cases of burns admitted between Jan,1981 to Dec,1985 were analysed [1041 cases]. A follow up of the cases of burns admitted to the same hospital for three months period [Nov. 1985 to Jan. 1986] was carried out and the results ware also analysed [50 cases]. in the two studies more than 50% of the cases admitted to hospital were below nine years of age, and the case fatality rate was 10.7% and14% respectively. However, the follow up study shows that 66% of the cases of second degree bum and the average duration of stay In the hospital was 5.5 days; six out of seven cases died within nine days of admission to the hospital. There was a significant difference In the admission rate of burn cases in different season

[Employees characteristics and sickness absence: General Establishment for Technical Industries]

4953 persons working in one of the General Establishments for Technical Industries were studied their behaviour in having sickness absence. 65.8% of the people studied had no sick leave in the year studied [1986]. The average days lost per person because of sickness absence was 3.9 days while the percentage of days lost from the total working days was 1.3 days per person. The average days lost per person and the percentage of days lost from the total working days were higher among females older age groups, administrative people. those of low education, married people without children and those with mid-class wages

Prevalence of brucella agglutinins among man and cattle in Iraq

The prevalence of BrucelIa agglutinins among man and dairy cattle was studied using standard agglutination techniques. The card agglutination test was used as a screening test and the tube agglutination test for confirmation of positive results. blood samples were collected from farmers, workers and administrative personnel at 11 dairy production stations and the central dairy products factory, and from cattle of nine dairy production stations. Out of 910 human serum samples 13[1.4%] and 5[0.6%] were positive by card test and tube agglutination test respectively. Sera from 19 [4.3%] and 8 [1.8%] of 441 animal serum samples were positive for brucellosis by card test and tube agglutination test, respectively. The public health importance of the disease and the need for further studies are discussed

Work injuries and cost in an engineering establishment in Iraq over a period of six years [1980-85]

Out of 386 work injuries that occurred in an engineering establishment over a period of six years, 203 injuries were due to the nature of the work while 183 injuries were due to mistakes done by the workers. The average cost of a single work injury was about 122L.D. and a total of 25216 work days were lost because of these injuries. Most of the injuries occurred among workers under 29 years of 890, with less than three years of service. It was found that the number of injuries was more among workers Of low educational standard There was a significant difference in accident occurrence among the months of the year [P < 0.05], days of the week [P <0.01] and the hours of the day [P <0.01]. The study recommended heath and safety program to the establishment

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]

[Work injuries in Al-Mishrak sulfur establishment]

Two hundred Twenty injuries which occurred in the Al-Mishrak Sulfur Establishment during 1984] were studies. Out of these, only seven injuries were registered to the Ministry of Labour and Social' Affairs as Injury due to work. The accidents occurred at different locations of the Establishment and while the workers were doing their Job. Mechanics had the highest number of injuries [34%]. the upper arms were affected in 33% of the cases, while wounds constituted the highest percentage [38.6%] No significant difference in the occurronce of injuries was found among the days of thee week while the difference was significant when the months of the year were considered. The study recommends to consider the skill of workers on employment and to inforce the regulations of health and safety at work

prevalence of nickel dermatitis among females in Iraq

An epidemiological study was conducted to find out the prevalence of nickel dermatitis among the female population in Iraq. Questionnaire forms, enquiring about the effect of contact with some nickel-containing objects with the skin, were filled-out by 4998 females. A high prevalence rate of'29.2% [1461/4998, was found and the hands were involved in 26.7% [390/1461] of the cases of nickel dermatitis. Most of the females with nickel allergy were below 30 years age and earrings were the most common sensitizers