Health impacts of pedestrian head-loading: a review of the evidence with particular reference to women and children in sub-Saharan Africa.
Soc Sci Med
; 88: 90-7, 2013 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-23702214
ABSTRACT
Across sub-Saharan Africa, women and children play major roles as pedestrian load-transporters, in the widespread absence of basic sanitation services, electricity and affordable/reliable motorised transport. The majority of loads, including water and firewood for domestic purposes, are carried on the head. Load-carrying has implications not only for school attendance and performance, women's time budgets and gender relations, but arguably also for health and well-being. We report findings from a comprehensive review of relevant literature, undertaken June-September 2012, focussing particularly on biomechanics, maternal health, and the psycho-social impacts of load-carrying; we also draw from our own research. Key knowledge gaps and areas for future research are highlighted.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Estado de Salud
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Caminata
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Soporte de Peso
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Cabeza
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Año:
2013
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Article