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Informal Urban Livelihoods and Environmental Inequality: Occupational Health Risks Among Waste Pickers in Ghaziabad, India

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Health status of waste pickers is significantly worse than non-waste pickers, with high prevalence of respiratory problems.
Results show greater alcohol and tobacco use among waste pickers, along with poorer dietary habits affecting overall well-being.
Identified factors like low education and income highlight the socio-economic disparities impacting health outcomes.
The findings urge the need for better healthcare access and protective measures to support this marginalized community.

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Study reveals adverse health effects among waste pickers in Ghaziabad, indicating urgent need for improved safety measures.

Rani et al. (2025) studied this question.

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