Assessment of Impact on Health of Children Working in the Garbage Dumping Site in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Lahiry, Gargy; Rahman, Tania; Hasan, A. K. M. Mahbub; Dutta, Arin; Arif,; Howlader, Zakir Hossain

doi:10.1093/tropej/fmr002

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“…Three papers assessed oxidative stress and DNA damage caused by lead exposure [69] or a combination of metals [14,59]. All three reported significantly altered oxidative stress parameters in exposed groups, with two [14,69] reporting increased DNA damage.…”

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“…For example, toxic lead fumes are released in lead recycling workshops, where often in LMIC, batteries are broken down manually with an axe [13]. Children working on rubbish dumps are exposed to a cocktail of metals, including cadmium, copper, and arsenic [14], as well as POPs [15] and gem industry workers use chromium to polish stones [16]. Examples of specific work tasks involving chemicals in different industries can be found in Table 1.…”

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The Health Impacts of Hazardous Chemical Exposures among Child Labourers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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Pocock

2021

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Of 218 million working children worldwide, many are suspected to be exposed to hazardous chemicals. This review aims to synthesize reported evidence over the last two decades on chemical exposure and adverse health consequences in children labourers in low- and middle-income Countries (LMIC). Included studies investigated health outcomes related to chemical exposures among child labourers aged 5–18 in LMIC. Twenty-three papers were selected for review, focusing on pesticides (n = 5), solvents (n = 3), metals (n = 13) and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) (n = 2). Adverse health effects identified among child labourers included abnormal biomarkers, for example elevated blood and urine chemical concentrations, neurobehavioural deficits and neurological symptoms, mental health issues, oxidative stress and DNA damage, poor growth, asthma, and hypothyroidism. Workplace exposure to chemicals has pernicious health effects on child labourers. Large research gaps exist, in particular for long-term health impacts through chronic conditions and diseases with long latencies. A sizeable disease burden in later life is likely to be directly attributable to chemicals exposures. We urge national and international agencies concerned with child labour and occupational health, to prioritize research and interventions aiming to reduce noxious chemical exposures in workplaces where children are likely to be present.

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The Health Impacts of Hazardous Chemical Exposures among Child Labourers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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2021

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“…Children are exposed to contaminated fomites by crawling on the ground, grabbing soil and objects on the ground [47], and contacting animal feces [46]. [64]. However, these cohorts describe children ≥8 yrs who rummage through trash piles to find items that can be re-sold, reused, or recycled.…”

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“…Unmanaged trash dumping in neighborhood areas near households provides an opportunity for young, unsupervised children to contact trash during play in public areas. Some literature has described the occupational health outcomes of rag and waste pickers which include increased rates of infections[61][62][63] and heightened oxidative stress[64]. However, these cohorts include children ≥8 yrs who rummage through trash piles to find items that can be re-sold, reused, or recycled, which is unrepresentative of children ≤5 yrs who might contact trash during play in public areas.…”

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“…Collected waste is disposed mostly in landfills. Child waste pickers are often at the landfills, with significant adverse health outcomes common [2526].…”

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Children’s Environmental Health in South and Southeast Asia: Networking for Better Child Health Outcomes

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Children are particularly vulnerable to environmental hazards because they receive higher doses of pollutants in any given environment and often do not have equitable access to social protection mechanisms such as environmental and health care services. The World Health Organization established a global network of collaborating centres that address children’s environmental health (CEH). The network developed a focus on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and is broadening its reach by conducting regional workshops for CEH. Objective: This paper reports on the outcomes of a workshop held in conjunction with the 17th International Conference (November 2017) of the Pacific Basin Consortium for Environment and Health, focused on the state of CEH in South and Southeast Asia as presented by seven countries from the region (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka). Workshop outcomes: Country reports presented at the meeting show a high degree of similarity with respect to the issues threatening the health of children. The most common problems are outdoor and household air pollution in addition to exposure to heavy metals, industrial chemicals, and pesticides. Many children still do not have adequate access to clean water and improved sanitation while infectious diseases remain a problem, especially for children living in poverty. Child labour is widely prevalent, generally without adequate training or personal protective equipment. The children now face the dual burden of undernutrition and stunting on the one hand and overnutrition and obesity on the other. Conclusion: It is evident that some countries in these regions are doing better than others in varying areas of CEH. By establishing and participating in regional networks, countries can learn from each other and harmonise their efforts to protect CEH so that all can benefit from closer interactions.

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Assessment of Impact on Health of Children Working in the Garbage Dumping Site in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Cited by 8 publications

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The Health Impacts of Hazardous Chemical Exposures among Child Labourers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

The Health Impacts of Hazardous Chemical Exposures among Child Labourers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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Children’s Environmental Health in South and Southeast Asia: Networking for Better Child Health Outcomes

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