Occupational health in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): A systematic review and call for comprehensive policy development.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This systematic review evaluates occupational health within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, focusing on ergonomic, physical, chemical, and biological hazards. It identifies significant impacts of these hazards across various professions and underscores the highlights for region-specific strategies and further research.

Methods

A comprehensive search in Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases until October 2023 targeted occupational health studies in the GCC, adhering to PRISMA guidelines and NIH Quality Assessment Tools. The protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42023465909).

Results

From 2202 articles screened, 202 were included, with publications distributed as follows: Saudi Arabia (121), United Arab Emirates (26), Kuwait (20), Oman

SUBMITTER: Masood MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11630603 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature