Health Challenges Among Waste Collectors in Bangladesh: Exploring Risk Factors Using Multi-level Modeling.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Waste collectors face multi-faceted health risks including exposure to musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory diseases, and workplace injuries because of their hazardous work environment. The purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors that affect health of the waste collectors across Bangladesh.

Methods

Data on a cross-sectional survey obtained information from 481 waste collectors about their demographics, housing conditions, hygiene practices, security measures, and disease prevalence. Descriptive analyses and multi-level models are used.

Results

As per univariate analysis, 81.3% did not have access to clean water, 58.4% did not have access to sanitation, and 65.9% of people lived in unhealthy housing. According to bivariate analysis, there i

SUBMITTER: Hossain S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11959559 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature