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WORKING, SAFETY AND HEALTH CONDITIONS IN THE ECONOMICALLY ACTIVE AND EMPLOYED POPULATION IN URBAN AREAS OF PERU.

Objetives: The present study aims to know the work, safety and health conditions at the jobs of the economically active urban population in Peru. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out based on a probabilistic sample of multistage areas in which 3122 people over 14 years of a...

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Published in:Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Pública Vol. 37; no. 1; pp. 32 - 42
Main Authors: Sabastizagal-Vela, Iselle, Astete-Cornejo, Jonh, G. Benavides, Fernando
Format: Article
Published: Instituto Nacional de Salud (Peru) 2020
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          Sabastizagal-Vela, Iselle
          Astete-Cornejo, Jonh
          G. Benavides, Fernando
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          Psychologist, Master in Occupational Health, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Lima, Peru.
          Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru.,
          Medical specialist in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Master in Business Administration with specialization in Integrated Quality, Safety and Environmental Management, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Lima, Peru.
          Medical specialist in Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Doctor of MedicineCentro de Investigación en Salud Laboral (CiSAL), Barcelona, España.
          Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Parc Salut Mar, Barcelona, España.,
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        Employment
        Occupational Health (Source: MeSH NLM)
        Occupational Risks
        Working Conditions
      ab: Objetives: The present study aims to know the work, safety and health conditions at the jobs of the economically active urban population in Peru. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out based on a probabilistic sample of multistage areas in which 3122 people over 14 years of age distributed nationwide participated. Results: The majority were men (53.6%) between 30 and 59 years (50%). As for working conditions, most people work more than 48 hours per week (39.8%), and Monday through Saturday (44.7%). Regarding the safety, hygiene, ergonomic and psychosocial conditions, the results showed a lower risk exposure. Regarding health conditions, the majority report that the identification and evaluation of occupational hazards is not carried out in their workplace (35.9%), they do not have occupational health services (40.7%) or a delegate or a Health and safety committee (39.4%) and no occupational medical evaluations (39.3%). Conclusions: The economically active urban population of Peru is more frequently exposed to noise, solar radiation, awkward postures and repetitive movements, work at a fast pace with little control and hide their emotions; In addition, occupational health is not managed adequately in workplaces. These conditions may affect the health of workers and the quality of work.
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