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Epidemiologic Characteristics of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome through Occupational Disease Surveillance System in Busan, Ulsan, Kyungnam Province / 대한산업의학회지
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine ; : 261-268, 2003.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-221755
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

The objectives of this study were to estimate the epidemiologic characteristics of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) due to occupational exposure of hand transmitted vibration and to identify the occupations and industries where such exposures arises, and the main sources of exposure.

METHODS:

In April 2001 the Busan, Ulsan, and Kyung-Nam Province occupational disease surveillance system was established to measure the incidence and prevalence of work-related HAVS and other occupational diseases in these Korean provinces. Occupational physicians of nine hospitals in Busan, Ulsan, and Kyung-nam Province were involved in this project between April 2001 and November 2002. Physicians collected information through questionnaires and interviews. Information gathered included age, occupation, types of vibration tools used and presence of subjective symptoms such as vibration-induced white finger (VWF), numbness and tingling.

RESULTS:

A total 192 cases were reported with 188 males and 4 females. The shipbuilding industry was the most common type of industry and grinders were the most common source of exposure. Symptoms of neurological disorder were more common than those of vascular disorder.

CONCLUSIONS:

The authors concluded that exposure to hand transmitted vibration is common and that HAVS is one of the most common occupational diseases in Korea. However, the range and extent of hand transmitted vibration and the overall prevalence of HAVS in Korea is still unknown. More extensive research on this syndrome in order to priorite necessary preventive measures is required.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Vibration / Incidence / Prevalence / Surveys and Questionnaires / Occupational Exposure / Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome / Fingers / Hand / Hypesthesia / Korea Type of study: Incidence study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: Korean Journal: Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Year: 2003 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Vibration / Incidence / Prevalence / Surveys and Questionnaires / Occupational Exposure / Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome / Fingers / Hand / Hypesthesia / Korea Type of study: Incidence study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: Korean Journal: Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Year: 2003 Type: Article