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Occupational Exposure to Common Toxicants in Workplaces and Its Impact on Sustainable Development With Emphasis on Maintenance and Promotion of Workers' Health: A Review Publisher



Keyvani S1 ; Shahtaheri SJ1
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  1. 1. Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Iran Occupational Health Published:2023


Abstract

Background and aims: Chemicals are necessary for many economic activities and daily life. However, they can create noxious effects on individuals. More attention is required to human (worker) health on the route of attainment of sustainable development. The present study reviews the studies done in the field of the effect of toxicants on workers’ health. Additionally, the study investigated the role of toxicology in ensuring sustainable development. Methods: This study has systematically reviewed articles from 2010 to 2020 in PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Scopus, and SID. Keywords of MeSH and non-MeSH related to the aim of the present study were searched in English and Persian languages. Also, the investigations were updated to 2022. Finally, 32 articles were investigated in this study. Results: Studied articles had been carried out in developed countries (62.5%), developing countries (34.38%), and the least developed country (3.12%). The chemicals were subdivided into four groups: solvents, pesticides, heavy metals, and other chemicals. The effects were observed in exposure to solvents (9 articles), pesticides (8 articles), heavy metals (6 articles), others (9 articles). Also, the studies included population-based case-control, cross-sectional, case-control, and cohort. Conclusion:Awiderangeofindividualshaveexposuretotheeffectsofchemicals. A strong relationship has been observed between occupational exposure to chlorinated solvents, heavy metals, herbicides, and organophosphates and adverse effects. Increased awareness of decision-makers and employers about the effects of toxicants or hazardous chemicals can control, help prevent effects, and also achieve sustainable development. © 2023 Iran University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.
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