Multiple Exposures and Coexposures to Occupational Hazards Among Agricultural Workers: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies
Safety and Health at Work
;
: 239-248, 2018.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-716673
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Workers may be exposed to various types of occupational hazards at the same time, potentially increasing the risk of adverse health outcomes. The aim of this review was to analyze the effects of multiple occupational exposures and coexposures to chemical, biomechanical, and physical hazards on adverse health outcomes among agricultural workers.METHODS:
Articles published in English between 1990 and 2015 were identified using five popular databases and two complementary sources. The quality of the included publications was assessed using the methodology developed by the Effective Public Health Practice Project assessment tool for quantitative studies.RESULTS:
Fifteen articles were included in the review. Multiple chemical exposures were significantly associated with an increased risk of respiratory diseases, cancer, and DNA and cytogenetic damage. Multiple physical exposures seemed to increase the risk of hearing loss, whereas coexposures to physical and biomechanical hazards were associated with an increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders among agricultural workers.CONCLUSION:
Few studies have explored the impact of multiple occupational exposures on the health of agricultural workers. A very limited number of studies have investigated the effect of coexposures among biomechanical, physical, and chemical hazards on occupational health, which indicates a need for further research in this area.
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Índice:
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Assunto principal:
DNA
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Prática de Saúde Pública
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Exposição Ocupacional
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Saúde Ocupacional
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Citogenética
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Fazendeiros
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Perda Auditiva
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Revisões Sistemáticas Avaliadas
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Safety and Health at Work
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
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