Journal of Clinical Toxicology
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Jianfen Zhang

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  Epidemiology of Work-Related Hydrofluoric Acid Exposure in Western Zhejiang Province, China
  Author(s): Pengfei Tian, Yuanhai Zhang, Tingting Weng, Liangfang Ni, Bin Xu, Jianfen Zhang, Bingxin Pan, Chunjiang Ye and Xingang Wang Pengfei Tian, Yuanhai Zhang, Tingting Weng, Liangfang Ni, Bin Xu, Jianfen Zhang, Bingxin Pan, Chunjiang Ye and Xingang Wang
  
  Background: Hydrofluoric acid (HF) burns are one of the most frequent chemical burns in western Zhejiang province of China, and most of them are work-related. This study documents the epidemiology of HF burns in the region using burn data from a local specialized hospital. Results from this survey will assist in the planning of prevention strategies for high-risk occupations and groups. Methods: A 13 y retrospective analysis was conducted including all patients with work-related HF exposure admitted to the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Zhejiang Quhua Hospital, Zhejiang Province, China, between January 2004 and December 2016. Information obtained from eligible patients included sex, age, education, season distribution, type and nature of enterprise, cause of HF injury, and HF concentration. Data regarding time lag from injury to me.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0495.1000398

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