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Exploring the Potential Health Risks Faced by Waste Pickers on Landfills in South Africa: A Socio-Ecological Perspective

Landfill and street waste pickers in South Africa are responsible for collecting substantial volumes of recyclable material, saving municipalities millions and contributing to a generally healthier and cleaner environment. Yet waste pickers continue to operate on the fringes of the economy and are e...

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Autores principales:	Schenck, Catherina J, Blaauw, Phillip F, Viljoen, Jacoba MM, Swart, Elizabeth C
Formato:	Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:	English
Publicado:	MDPI 2019
Materias:	Article
Acceso en línea:	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6603953/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31212657 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16112059

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