To determine the incidence and epidemiological characteristics of work-related asthma in Korea.During 2004-2009, the Korea Work-Related Asthma Surveillance (KOWAS) program collected data on new cases of work-related asthma from occupational physicians, allergy and chest physicians, regional surveillance systems, and workers' compensation schemes. The incidence was calculated on the basis of industry, occupation, sex, age, and region. In addition, the distribution of causal agents was determined.During the study period, 236 cases of work-related asthma were reported, with 77 cases from more than 1 source. A total of 22.0
作者:Soon-Chan, Kwon;Jaechul, Song;Yong-Kyu, Kim;Geoffrey M, Calvert
来源:Allergy, asthma & immunology research 2015 年 7卷 1期