This study provides data on numbers of workers exposed at work to selected carcinogens and pesticides in Nicaragua (35 substances) and Panama (31), based on a modification of the CAREX data system.
Population censuses provided industry- and sex-specific workforce numbers.
The activity- and sex-specific proportions of exposed workers were estimated by experts from governmental agencies, workers' organizations, and employers' representatives. Finally, the numbers of those occupied in each activity/sex category were multiplied by the proportions of those exposed in the same categories, yielding numbers of those exposed in these categories for each agent.
The study revealed high proportions (> 9%) of occupationally exposed workers in both countries for solar radiation and diesel engine emissions; environmental tobacco smoke in Panama; and some pesticides in Nicaragua. A high proportion of exposed was found for men for lead (12%), silica dust (10%), and hexavalent chromium (10%) in Panama.
2011-09-12
Eng.
International journal of occupational and environmental health : official journal of the International Commission on Occupational Health
Center for Research on Health, Work and Environment (CISTA), Nicaragua. luiseblanco [at] yahoo.com
Int J Occup Environ Health. ;17(3):251-7
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