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Nasal, eye, and skin irritation in dockyard painters
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- Published on: 14 August 2001
- Published on: 14 August 2001Nasal, eye and skin irritation in dockyard paintersShow More
Dear Editor,
Chen et al report irritant symptoms experienced by dockyard painters in both Scotland and China [1]. In 1985, I reported [2] on dockyard painters involved in submarine refit work in one of HM's dockyards in England. I too found a high prevalence of symptoms of irritation. However, and possibly of more concern, the painters in my study also reported narcotic symptoms. In 106 painters, 74 (70%) rep...
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