Chromate Sensitivity in Singapore.

The incidence of chromate sensitivity in a South East Asian country was found to be 3.22%, the female:male ratio being 1:5, with the majority of the allergies being occupational in origin in men and unexplained in women. Cement was the most common cause among the occupational allergies. Housewives and office workers were the most common occupations in those with unexplained allergies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]