Epidemiologic research on lung damage caused by humidifier disinfectants / 한국역학회지
Epidemiology and Health
;
: e2016031-2016.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-721360
ABSTRACT
In April 2011 a tertiary hospital located in Seoul, Korea reported several cases of severe respiratory distress of unknown origin in young adults. To find the route of transmission, causative agent and patient risk factors of the outbreak, an investigation of the epidemic was initiated. A hospital based case-control study was conducted to indicate that humidifier detergent use was the cause of the outbreak. This information led the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Korea issued an order that humidifier detergents should be withdrawn from the market. Here, we describe the major events of planning, execution, and interpretation of the study, and discussions between researchers and public authorities following the decision to perform an epidemiologic study, chronologically.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Epidemiologic Studies
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Case-Control Studies
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Disease Outbreaks
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Risk Factors
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Detergents
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Disinfectants
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Republic of Korea
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Tertiary Care Centers
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Seoul
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Humidifiers
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Epidemiology and Health
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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