Risk Assessment in Artisanal Fisheries in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review
Issued Date
2022-04-01
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ISSN
07493797
eISSN
18732607
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85121231602
Pubmed ID
34922785
Journal Title
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume
62
Issue
4
Start Page
e255
End Page
e264
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
American Journal of Preventive Medicine Vol.62 No.4 (2022) , e255-e264
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Shrestha S. Risk Assessment in Artisanal Fisheries in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review. American Journal of Preventive Medicine Vol.62 No.4 (2022) , e255-e264. e264. doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2021.08.031 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/86013
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Risk Assessment in Artisanal Fisheries in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review
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Abstract
Introduction: Artisanal fisheries generally do not have injury prevention plans and safety or quality management systems on board, thus making them prone to more fatal and nonfatal injuries. The objective of the study is to systematically review and synthesize the literature to identify the risks of injuries (fatal and nonfatal) and health problems in artisanal fisheries in developing countries. Methods: A systematic literature search was carried out from December 2019 to March 2020. Articles were included with at least 1 outcome of interest (fatal injuries, nonfatal injuries, health problems, causal factors). In all, 18 articles on occupational safety and health aspects in artisanal fisheries from developing countries were kept for final analysis. Results: Of the 4 studies on fatal injuries, only 1 reported fatal incidence rates (14 per 1,000 person-years). Vessel disasters were the most common cause of fatal injuries, with 14.3%–81% drownings. The prevalence of nonfatal injuries was between 55% and 61%. The most common causes were falls on the deck or into the sea/river, blows from objects/tools, punctures and cuts by fishhooks/fish rays and fishing equipment, and animal attacks or bites. Health problems included eye, ear, cardiovascular (hypertension), respiratory (decompression sickness), dermatological, and musculoskeletal problems. Discussion: There is a serious gap of health and safety information in artisanal fishery, which is more extensive in developing countries. Epidemiological studies are needed with comparable incidence and prevalence rates. For adequate prevention and compliance with the UN sustainable goals, there is an urgent need to establish a health information system in the countries to register the relevant demographic and epidemiologic characteristics of the population.
