Primary prevention of natural rubber latex allergy in the German health care system through education and intervention

The development of occupational asthma and allergic skin reactions caused by natural rubber latex (NRL) allergy are risks for health care workers. There are few published studies to suggest that intervention programs to reduce exposure will lead to primary prevention of sensitization.This study assesses the effects of intervention to reduce the incidence of NRL allergy in personnel working in health care facilities insured by the German...