A factor contributing to Asthma is an individual’s occupation. The term ‘Occupational asthma’ can be defined when asthma is triggered because of an individual working environment. Typically, there are jobs, which involve being exposed to specific substances known as respiratory sensitizers, which could potentially causes a sickly response. If exposed for a long duration, it could possibly lead from occupational to chronic Asthma. The main examples that could cause occupational asthma is from a chemical known as isocyanates, dust particles from flour, wood; latex gloves ;from insects especially dust mites. (Asthma UK, 2015).
The data below was produced by the health and safety executive which represents the cause of occupation in Great Britain
The data below was produced by the health and safety executive which represents the cause of occupation in Great Britain