The European Dermato-Epidemiology Network (EDEN) Fragrance Study - EDEN-the Swedish part
SND-ID: ext0151-1.
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Contact
Åke Svensson
Ewa Wallin
Associated documentation
Creator/Principal investigator(s)
Åke Svensson - Region Skåne, Dermatology, Malmö
Ewa Wallin - Region Skåne, Dermatology, Malmö
Research principal
Description
In total 12 000 individuals from these five countries was interviewed and about 3000 of these also underwent a patch test for different fragrance allergens. From Sweden 2069 individuals participated. The questionnaire contained questions concerning occupation, smoking, anthropometric data, previous experience with skin rash, and any history of reactions to products that may contain the sensitizer and/or a history of avoidance of the same products (e.g. skin lotions, deodorants, make-up and laundry detergent).
Purpose:
To determine the prevalence and severity of contact allergy to fragrances and other sensitizers in the general population in Europe
Participants from Sweden were 2069 individuals.
Unit of analysis
Population
More than 2,000 individuals living in Malmö.
Time Method
Sampling procedure
Time period(s) investigated
2008-08 – 2011-10
Number of individuals/objects
2069
Data format / data structure
Geographic spread
Geographic description: Malmö
Ethics Review
Lund - Ref. 351/2006 komplettering 2008/96
Research area
Clinical medicine (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)
Other medical and health sciences (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)
Health (CESSDA Topic Classification)
Rossi M, Coenraads PJ, Diepgen T, Svensson Å, Elsner P, Gonçalo M, Bruze M, Naldi L. Design and feasibility of an international study assessing the prevalence of contact allergy to fragrances in the general population: the European Dermato-Epidemiology Network Fragrance Study. Dermatology. 2010;221(3):267-75. doi: 10.1159/000319757.
Naldi L, Cazzaniga S, Goncalo M, Diepgen T, Bruze M, Elsner P, Coenraads PJ, Svensson A, Bertuccio P, Ofenloch R, EDEN Fragrance Study Group. Prevalence of self-reported skin complaints and avoidance of common daily life consumer products in selected European Regions. JAMA Dermatol 2014;150:154-63. oi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2013.7932.
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