[Raynaud phenomenon and wine growing].
OBJECTIVE
It has been hypothesised that Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) may have a multifactorial aetiology involving potential causal or triggering factors which can be found in the workplace. The objective of the study was to identify prevalence of RP and occupational risk factors in a population of wine growers.


METHODS
The survey was carried out in 1997-1998 in Champagne county area and included all self-willed wine growers. They were compared to populations of farmers, industrial workers and employees. Data were collected at the annual visit of the occupational health physician. RP was identified from a list of symptoms occurring from exposure to cold. The role of different potential risk factors was studied.


RESULTS
405 wine growers and 374 controls were included in the study. The prevalence of RP was significantly higher in the wine growers groups (9.8%) compared to controls group (2.9%). The prevalence of RP in female wine growers or concerning exposure to vibrations were not significantly different from these, found in control group. Smoking consumption was higher and cold exposure was longer in wine grower with RP compared to controls with RP.


CONCLUSIONS
The study confirms the strong prevalence of RP in wine growers of Champagne country area. Climatic factor like cold exposure could play a possible part.
Faroy-Menciere
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Institut de médecine du travail, Faculte de médecine 51 rue Cognacq-Jay, 51100 Reims.
Deschamps
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Mea
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D000328:Adult; D000382:Agricultural Workers' Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D005260:Female; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015995:Prevalence; D011928:Raynaud Disease / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D014920:Wine
Phénomène de Raynaud chez le vigneron et activités viticoles.