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1University of California, San Francisco, USA.
Abstract:
In the United States, health care workers who become sensitised to latex face substantial problems. Their careers may prematurely come to an end, leaving them with a long struggle to achieve adequate compensation. This paper outlines some of those problems, and the actions necessary by employers, employees and worker disability groups to prevent future problems.
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