Skin disease among farmers using wastewater in rice cultivation in Nam Dinh, Vietnam

200745 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Do Thuy Trang · National Institute Of Hygiene And Epidemiology

Wim van der Hoek · International Water Management Institute

Nguyễn Đăng Tuân · National Institute Of Hygiene And Epidemiology

Phung Dac Cam · National Institute Of Hygiene And Epidemiology

Vu Huu Viet · Nam Dinh University of Nursing

D. D. Luu · Nam Dinh University of Nursing

Flemming Konradsen

Abstract

Exposure to wastewater is a major risk factor for skin disease. In future studies, an attempt should be made to link specific chemical or biological agents in the wastewater to specific skin diseases.

Topics & Keywords

Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure Dermatological diseases and infestations Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Tropical Medicine & International Health

Volume 12, Issue s2, pp. 51-58

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3156.2007.01941.x

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