Nickel allergy prevalence in Europe

Nickel is the most common contact allergen. The EU Nickel Directive measurably cut prevalence in young women.

Nickel allergy prevalence in EuropeNickel is the most common contact allergen. The EU Nickel Directive measurably cut prevalence in young women.Children & adolescents8–10%Women 18–35 (after Nickel Directive)11.4%General adult population8–19%Women 18–35 (before Nickel Directive)19.8%

Source: Ahlström et al., nickel allergy review (PubMed) ↗

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