Multiple Exposures and Coexposures to Occupational Hazards Among Agricultural Workers: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies.
10.1016/j.shaw.2018.04.002
- Author:
Thi Hai Yen NGUYEN
1
;
Mélanie BERTIN
;
Julie BODIN
;
Natacha FOUQUET
;
Nathalie BONVALLOT
;
Yves ROQUELAURE
Author Information
1. Univ Angers, Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de recherche en santé, environnement et travail) - UMR_S 1085, F-49000 Angers, France. melanie.bertin@univ-angers.fr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Agricultural workers;
Coexposures;
Multiple exposures;
Occupational hazards
- MeSH:
Cytogenetics;
DNA;
Farmers*;
Hearing Loss;
Occupational Exposure;
Occupational Health;
Public Health Practice
- From:Safety and Health at Work
2018;9(3):239-248
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
