Trends in Occupational Skin Disease among Korean Workers (2006-2017): Insights Into Declining Prevalence and Demographic Shifts.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Occupational skin diseases (OSDs) are among the most common work-related illnesses and impose a significant socioeconomic burden. While improvements in workplace environments have been noted in the Republic of Korea over the past two decades, research investigating long-term trends in OSD prevalence remains limited.

Methods

This study analyzed the 2006-2017 Republic of Korea Working Conditions Survey (KWCS) data to examine temporal trends in self-reported 1-year prevalence of OSDs among Korean workers. OSD was identified based on self-reported skin symptoms and perceived work-relatedness. Sociodemographic, occupational characteristics, and hazardous factor exposure were assessed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and Pearson's correlation.

Results<

SUBMITTER: Park JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12750298 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature