The Health Status of Informal Waste Collectors in Korea

The Health Status of Informal Waste Collectors in Korea

<i>Background</i>: A broad, holistic approach was performed among informal waste collectors (IWCs) in Korea to understand their complex multidimensional health and safety problems. <i>Methods</i>: In the quantitative study, a survey of IWCs was conducted at four junk shops in...

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Main Authors:	Joonho Ahn, Jaeyong Lee, Hyeyeon Park, Yangwon Kang, Chungwon Kang, Young-Jin You, Mo-Yeol Kang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:	International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:	informal waste collectors occupational injury workplace risk factors depression musculoskeletal pain
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/15/5363

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