Measuring hazardous work and identifying risk factors for non‐fatal injuries among children working in Philippine agriculture

Castro, Charita L.; Hunting, Katherine L.

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“…In addition, any disruption during their growth years can easily disrupt development of their organs, nerves, immunity, endocrine, and reproductive systems (Posso, 2019). Castro and Hunting (2013) found that children suffered joint injuries due to lifting heavy waste-filled containers and respiratory illness from ingesting particulates, bio-aerosols, and volatile organics during waste collection, and from working in smoky and dusty conditions at open dumps. Added to this, the likelihood of child labourers suffering poor health in their adulthood is a very plausible factor.…”

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Impacts of health and economic costs on street children working as waste collectors in Dhaka City

Alam¹,

Hossain²,

Islam³

et al. 2021

IJESD

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This research investigates the health impacts and access to health services by children who are engaged in waste collection in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. The relevant qualitative data were collected through expert interviews and personal observations, while quantitative data were gathered through a face-to-face questionnaire survey given to 50 street children who collected waste at the landfill site located in Dhaka city's Matuail area. The results indicate that 94% of these children have suffered from many health problems, such as fever and fatigue due to tiredness, dizziness, and vomiting. Consequently, a significant portion of their daily income is spent on medical treatment. This study suggests that the waste collection system must integrate modern technological, health and environmental resources so that: firstly, they do not harm waste collectors; and secondly, rehabilitate the street children and give them better access to acceptable basic amenities. This is a priority the city authorities.

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Impacts of health and economic costs on street children working as waste collectors in Dhaka City

Alam¹,

Hossain²,

Islam³

et al. 2021

IJESD

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“…In the agricultural sector, handling of tools was a risk factor associated with injury. 31 Furthermore, a study among farmers showed that musculoskeletal disorders were the most common and occupational accidents such as cuts and fractures affecting their quality of life. 32 The mining industry, mainly small-scale and informal mining, is also beset with hazards, injuries, accidents, and primarily work-related deaths.…”

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Statistics on Trends of Occupational Injury and Related Injuries in the Philippines

2021

Acta Med Philipp

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Introduction. Deaths due to occupation are estimated to be around 2.3 million globally. These deaths may be accounted for as accidents and injuries related to workplaces. The latter is a common problem, especially in developing countries where manual and hazardous tasks are prevalent. Objective. The study aimed to provide an updated and detailed information on the current statistics and trends of occupational injuries in the Philippines. Methods. The data on occupational injuries and related injuries from 2011 to 2017 (latest data) were based on a systematic and comprehensive review of literature from different national and international sources, including scholarly journals, peer-reviewed articles, national surveys by Philippine Statistics Authority, the hospital-based recording data: Online National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (ONEISS) by the Department of Health and other reliable electronic data related to occupational injury. The latest statistics are 2017, although data were published in 2018 and 2019. Results. This study obtained from the national statistics showed that there is generally a decreasing trend of occupation injuries from 2011 (46,655 cases) to 2017 (38,235 cases). However, the occupational injuries generally increased from 2011 (48,975 cases) to 2015 (20,961 cases). The most affected sector was the manufacturing industry consistently from 2011 to 2017. With regards to workdays lost, the most common cause from 2011 to 2017 is temporary incapacity. Superficial injuries and open wounds were the most common, resulting in workdays lost consistently from 2013 to 2017. For the hospital data, the top causes of occupational injuries were vehicular accidents. Open wound/lacerations, abrasions, and contusion were the most common types of injuries for the same year range. Moreover, the 20-59 years old, the working-age population, were the common victims of these injuries. Occupational injuries were also prevalent across all industry groups, including informal occupations such as workers engaged in transportation, construction, mining, and agriculture and fisheries industries. Conclusion. Occupational injuries and accidents are global problems, most especially for developing countries. This study suggests that better focus should be given to workers as they are productive members of society.

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“…Growth spurts can therefore contribute to the stretching of soft tissues, making the child more vulnerable to musculoskeletal overuse injury (Allread, Wilkins, & Marras, ). Children working in agriculture are particularly vulnerable to injury (American Academy of Pediatrics, , Browning, Westneat, Donnelly, & Reed, , Castro & Hunting, , Gerberich et al, , Gilliam, Jones, Field, Kraybill, & Scott, , Pryor, Carruth, & LaCour, , Strueland, Layde, & Lee, ), although many of these injuries often result from falls or use of modern machinery (American Academy of Pediatrics, , Gilliam et al, , Hubler, ). Repetitive mechanical loading consistent with participation in an agricultural economy could also be supported by the degenerative changes observed in the vertebrae (Rogers, Waldron, Dieppe, & Watt, ; van der Merwe, Iscan, & L'Abbè, ), but the relationship between degenerative joint disease and activity is debated (Knüsel, Gögel, & Lucy, ).…”

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Adult paleopathology as an indicator of childhood social roles: A case study of Perthes disease in a native Ohio female

Clark

Bargielski

Reich

2019

Intl J of Osteoarchaeology

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Recently, the study of children has played an important role in the development of bioarchaeology. Particularly, researchers have long been concerned with the timing of growth and development and with childhood morbidity and mortality. These studies have helped to drive the field of bioarchaeology forward by elucidating the effects of culture on biological variation, including health, fertility, and, ultimately, human evolution. Building on this progress, recent works have called for further theoretical and methodological development in bioarchaeological studies of children, specifically developments that further the understanding of the social roles of children as simultaneously active and vulnerable social agents across temporal and cultural space. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the utility of adult paleopathology in the identification of culturally meaningful stages of childhood social development and the entanglement of vulnerability and agency. To meet this aim, we will present a case study of a late-prehistoric Erie woman who likely suffered from Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease of the hip. We argue that the timing and aetiology of Perthes disease are consistent with the practice of agricultural activities by about age seven, and possibly, with a shift in social responsibilities at this time.

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Measuring hazardous work and identifying risk factors for non‐fatal injuries among children working in Philippine agriculture

Abstract: The results of this study demonstrate agriculture to be a hazardous industry for children. Further research should focus on identifying the most dangerous tools and restricting their use.

Cited by 9 publications

References 43 publications

Impacts of health and economic costs on street children working as waste collectors in Dhaka City

Impacts of health and economic costs on street children working as waste collectors in Dhaka City

Statistics on Trends of Occupational Injury and Related Injuries in the Philippines

Adult paleopathology as an indicator of childhood social roles: A case study of Perthes disease in a native Ohio female

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