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We compared the incidence of significant Dupuytren's disease in men across occupational social classes in England and Wales, using data from the National Morbidity Survey. We found that manual occupational social class was not associated with an increased incidence of Dupuytren's disease. In fact, the incidence rates of Dupuytren's disease in the elderly were higher in non-manual than in manual social classes.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.jhsb.2003.08.012

Type

Journal article

Journal

J Hand Surg Br

Publication Date

02/2004

Volume

29

Pages

12 - 14

Keywords

Adult, Aged, Dupuytren Contracture, England, Humans, Incidence, Male, Middle Aged, Occupational Diseases, Social Class, Wales