High content of hexavalent chromium in cement samples from three African countries

Contact Dermatitis. 2024 Nov;91(5):436-438. doi: 10.1111/cod.14638. Epub 2024 Jul 5.
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Keywords: Ghana; South Africa; Tanzania; allergic contact dermatitis; cement; chromium; occupational contact dermatitis; primary prevention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chromium* / adverse effects
  • Construction Materials* / adverse effects
  • Construction Materials* / analysis
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology
  • Humans

Substances

  • Chromium
  • chromium hexavalent ion