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Administrative data

Endpoint:
health surveillance data
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Acceptable data

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
publication
Title:
Work-related asthma among health care workers: surveillance data from California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and New Jersey, 1993-1997
Author:
Pechter E, Davis LK, Tumpowsky C, Flattery J, Harrison R, Reinisch F, Reilly MJ, Rosenman KD, Schill D P, Valiante D, Filios M
Year:
2005
Bibliographic source:
Am. J. Ind. Med. 47: 265-275

Materials and methods

Study type:
health record, other
Remarks:
health care workers
Endpoint addressed:
respiratory sensitisation
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Work-related asthma cases were identified using physician reports and hospital discharge data, as part of four state-based surveillance systems. Structured interviews were used to confirm cases and identify occupations and exposures associated with work-related asthma.
GLP compliance:
no
Remarks:
; not applicable

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Glutaral
EC Number:
203-856-5
EC Name:
Glutaral
Cas Number:
111-30-8
Molecular formula:
C5H8O2
IUPAC Name:
glutaraldehyde
Test material form:
liquid
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): Glutaraldehyde

Method

Type of population:
occupational
Details on study design:
Work-related asthma cases were identified using physician reports and hospital discharge data, as part of four state-based surveillance systems. Structured interviews were used to confirm cases and identify occupations and exposures associated with work-related asthma.

Results and discussion

Results:
Health care workers (N=305) accounted for 16% of the 1,879 confirmed work-related cases, but only 8% of the states´ workforce.
The number and percentage of work-related asthma cases among health care workers for glutaraldehyde was 27 cases, 9% respectively.

Applicant's summary and conclusion