Table 9.
Anthrax cases in different occupations (as percentages of all occupational diseases) [38]
| Occupations | Germany (1910–1923) % | England (1910–1922) % | France (1910–1920) % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers | 4.9 | 7.9 | – |
| Slaughterers | 34.4 | 5.8 | – |
| Knackers/renderers/skinners | 12.0 | 1.6 | – |
| Tanners | 36.9 | 21.3 | 64.7 |
| Wool workers | - | 47.5 | 26.7 |
| Bristle workers/brushmakers | 8.1 | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Other occupations | 3.7 | 8.1 | 2.0 |