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Extent of the nickel allergy according to age groups
| Age [years] | Female (N = 387) n (%) | Male (N = 159) n (%) | Total (N = 546) n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 15 | 21 (5.43) | 5 (3.14) | 26 (4.76) |
| 15–25 | 221 (57.11) | 58 (36.48) | 279 (51.09) |
| 26–35 | 87 (22.48) | 18 (11.32) | 105 (19.23) |
| 36–45 | 32 (20.13) | 42 (10.85) | 74 (13.55) |
| 46–55 | 25 (6.50) | 23 (14.47) | 48 (8.80) |
| > 55 | 10 (2.58) | 4 (2.52) | 14 (2.56) |
