Allergies
University of Copenhagen reports research in allergies
Published in Law and Health Weekly, December 26th, 2009
Scientists discuss in 'The prevalence of chromium allergy in Denmark is currently increasing as a result of leather exposure' new findings in allergies. "Chromium allergy has traditionally been caused by occupational skin contact with cement. In 1983, Danish legislation made the addition of ferrous sulphate compulsory in cement to reduce the water-soluble chromium content to not more than 2 ppm," investigators in Hellerup, Denmark report.
"An effect from this intervention has previously been demonstrated among Danish construction workers. To investigate the development of chromium allergy among patients with dermatitis tested between 1985 and 2007 in Denmark....
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