The Adverse Health Effects of Air Pollution from Sugarcane Burning: A Scoping Review of Observational and Experimental Evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sugarcane burning is an agricultural practice that is implemented to increase sugar yields. However, sugarcane burning produces air pollutants associated with adverse health outcomes. This review summarizes the current knowledge of the defined exposures and health effects associated with sugarcane burning and identifies research gaps.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web-of-Science to identify peer-reviewed literature on health and exposure investigations associated with air pollution from burning sugarcane. Studies were eligible if they included both an air pollution measurement and a health outcome assessment in human workers and surrounding communities or animal studies associated with sugarcane burning.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Manrique A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11781560 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature