Hand eczema and lifestyle factors in the Dutch general population: Evidence for smoking, chronic stress, and obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several risk factors, among other lifestyle factors, have been suggested for hand eczema (HE).

Objectives

To investigate a possible association between HE and lifestyle factors, including smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, physical activity, diet, and amount of sleep in the Dutch general population.

Methods

Data from the large population-based LifeLines Cohort Study was used. Individuals with HE in the past year were identified by a cross-sectional questionnaire in 2020. At baseline, information on lifestyle factors was collected.

Results

In total 57 046 individuals were included in the present analysis. Smoking ≥8 cigarettes/day, and smoking ≥15 pack years showed a positive association with HE in the pa

SUBMITTER: Loman L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9300021 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature