Ineffective waste site closures in Brazil: A systematic review on continuing health conditions and occupational hazards of waste collectors

Zolnikov, Tara Rava; Silva, Ruth Costa da; Tuesta, Antonia Angulo; Marques, Carla Pintas; Cruvinel, Vanessa Resende Nogueira

doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2018.08.047

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“…This is because of exposure to cuts (lesions to the skin) and toxic substances like chemicals, bacteria, dust inhalation, and medical wastes [9][10][11][12]. Diseases they most commonly face include respiratory infections, skin diseases, mental illness, and chronic diseases [11,13]. Social stigma may affect the mental state and emotional wellbeing of the waste pickers [3].…”

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Illness, Self-Rated Health and Access to Medical Care among Waste Pickers in Landfill Sites in Johannesburg, South Africa

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Kootbodien

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Waste pickers are exposed to various environmental health hazards, and self-rated health (SRH) could influence their medical care access. This study investigated the association between illness, clinic visits and SRH, and assessed if SRH can increase clinic visits. A cross-sectional study was conducted. SRH was defined as “very good”, “good”, “fair”, and “poor”. The illnesses were mental health, infectious, and chronic diseases. Medical care access included clinic visits in the previous 12 months. An ordinal logistic regression model was fitted to assess the association. There were 361 participants, 265 (73.41%) were males. Median age was 31 years, (interquartile range (IQR): 27–39). SRH: poor (29.89%), fair (15.92%), good (43.30%) very good (10.89%). Ever smoked (adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 1.72; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.11–2.66), mental health (AOR: 1.87; 95% CI: 1.22–2.84), chronic (AOR: 2.34; 95% CI:1.47–3.68) and infectious (AOR: 2.07; 95% CI: 1.77–3.63) diseases were significantly associated with increased odds of reporting poor health. Clinic visit was not associated with SRH. From 99 (31%) individuals who rated their health as poor and ill, 40% visited a clinic (p = 0.0606). Acute and chronic illnesses were associated with poor SRH but this did not increase clinic visits. Provision of mobile clinic services at the landfill sites could increase access to medical care.

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Illness, Self-Rated Health and Access to Medical Care among Waste Pickers in Landfill Sites in Johannesburg, South Africa

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“…There are many adverse health effects and high levels of morbidity associated with this individual-dependent occupation, ranging across physical, biological, and chemical hazards 6 . This situation contributes to a myriad of possible communicable disease exposures, including HBV that is often reported as a prevalent finding associated with needle sticks from improper or poor personal protective equipment use, incomplete or absent vaccination, and sorting through medical trash in an inadequate garbage collection system 7 .…”

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“…Waste picking is a common occupation throughout Brazil, which is home to more than 3,000 open air dumps 7 . Throughout Brazil, hepatitis B susceptibility rates range from approximately 32% among individuals who live in poverty to 74.9% among Brazilian waste pickers 8,9 .…”

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Are waste pickers at risk for hepatitis B and C infections because of poverty or environmental exposures?

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Zolnikov

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2019

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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“…These harmful movements and postures inflict serious strain on workers' musculoskeletal system. (9,10) The collection process is mainly outdoor and on the street without access to adequate street shelters for temporary rest, WCs are directly affected by changes in climatic conditions such as temperature, humidity or, sunlight (8,9,18,19). Beside physical hazards of manual labor, WCs are also at high risk of psychological stress (20) which associate with the development of MSDs (21).…”

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Musculoskeletal pain and associated factors among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam: A cross-sectional study.

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Hoang

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Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent among waste collectors in developing countries. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and risk factors of persistent musculoskeletal disorders among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was utilized to study 468 waste collectors in 2017. The Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire and questionnaires on demographic and work conditions were used to collect data. Descriptive and Multivariate logistics regression analyses were applied at the significant level p<0.05. Findings: 67.4% waste collectors participating into this study reported musculoskeletal disorders in at least one body region. Lower back was the most affected site, followed by pain in the neck and shoulders. The risk of persistent musculoskeletal disorders associated with age, gender, work hours, work shift, duration of poor postures of the neck and back, carrying heavy objects, and experience of work dissatisfaction, stress or anxiety. Conclusions: High prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among waste collectors and association with self-assessed unfavorable work postures and work-related stress imply the need of mechanical and social support at work for waste collectors to prevent the development of musculoskeletal disorders.

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Ineffective waste site closures in Brazil: A systematic review on continuing health conditions and occupational hazards of waste collectors

Cited by 98 publications

References 20 publications

Illness, Self-Rated Health and Access to Medical Care among Waste Pickers in Landfill Sites in Johannesburg, South Africa

Illness, Self-Rated Health and Access to Medical Care among Waste Pickers in Landfill Sites in Johannesburg, South Africa

Are waste pickers at risk for hepatitis B and C infections because of poverty or environmental exposures?

Musculoskeletal pain and associated factors among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam: A cross-sectional study.

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