Global DNA (LINE-1) methylation is associated with lead exposure and certain job tasks performed by electronic waste workers
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DOI: 10.1007/s00420-021-01733-8
Abstract: This study assessed the associations between blood and urine levels of toxic metals; cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb), and methylation levels of the LINE-1 gene among e-waste and control populations in Ghana. The study enrolled… read more here.
Keywords: methylation; line; waste; waste workers ... See more keywords
Arsenic burden in e-waste recycling workers - A cross-sectional study at the Agbogbloshie e-waste recycling site, Ghana.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127712
Abstract: The export of e-waste from industrialized to developing countries has led to the formation of a large-scale informal e-waste recycling sector in Accra, Ghana. During recycling processes, workers are exposed to several hazardous substances, such… read more here.
Keywords: ghana; waste; waste workers; inorganic arsenic ... See more keywords
Seroprevalence of HBV among Egyptian municipal solid waste workers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01873
Abstract: Background Municipal solid waste workers (MSWWs) are potentially exposed to diverse hazards that are not merely a consequence of their occupation. Of particular concern are infectious diseases. The endemicity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection… read more here.
Keywords: waste; municipal solid; hbv; waste workers ... See more keywords
Characterization of perceived biohazard exposures, personal protective equipment, and training resources among a sample of formal U.S. solid waste workers: A pilot study
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DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2023.2179060
Abstract: Abstract In the United States, the majority of waste workers work with solid waste. In solid waste operations, collection, sorting, and disposal can lead to elevated biohazard exposures (e.g., bioaerosols, bloodborne and other pathogens, human… read more here.
Keywords: waste; solid waste; biohazard exposures; pilot study ... See more keywords
Mental health status of informal waste workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262141
Abstract: The deadliest coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is taking thousands of lives worldwide and presents an extraordinary challenge to mental resilience. This study assesses mental health status during the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated factors among… read more here.
Keywords: health status; informal waste; waste workers; mental health ... See more keywords
Effect of Particulate Matter Exposure on Respiratory Health of e-Waste Workers at Agbogbloshie, Accra, Ghana
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17093042
Abstract: Background: Direct and continuous exposure to particulate matter (PM), especially in occupational settings is known to impact negatively on respiratory health and lung function. Objective: To determine the association between concentrations of PM (2.5, 2.5–10… read more here.
Keywords: workers agbogbloshie; waste; waste workers; lung function ... See more keywords
Perceived Stress at Work and Associated Factors among E-Waste Workers in French-Speaking West Africa
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19020851
Abstract: Perceived stress at work is an important risk factor that affects the mental and physical health of workers. This study aims to determine the prevalence and factors associated with perceived stress in the informal electronic… read more here.
Keywords: waste; speaking west; perceived stress; french speaking ... See more keywords
Occupational Health Sufferings of Child Waste Workers in South Asia: A Scoping Review
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148628
Abstract: Background: Child labor remains a health hazard, affecting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of children. Children engage in waste management through various channels while constantly working to create a healthier and cleaner environment and… read more here.
Keywords: child waste; health; sufferings child; waste ... See more keywords