Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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In which occupational group was the period prevalence of self-reported occupational contact dermatitis the highest, according to the Occupational Health Supplement of the NHIS?

Physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists
Farming, fishing, and forestry workers
Protective services workers
Service-related workers

The correct answer is: Physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists

According to the Occupational Health Supplement of the NHIS, the highest period prevalence of self-reported occupational contact dermatitis was found among physicians, dentists, nurses, and pharmacists. This may be due to the nature of their work requiring frequent contact with potential allergens or irritants in the medical setting. Farming, fishing, and forestry workers may also be at an increased risk due to their exposure to various environmental triggers, but the occupational group of healthcare workers had the highest prevalence. Protective services workers and service-related workers may also be at risk, but not as high as those in the healthcare field.