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Table 1 Questionnaire topics, variables and number of questions

From: Health conditions and occupational risks in a novel group: waste pickers in the largest open garbage dump in Latin America

Topics of the Questionnaire

Variables

Number of questions

Demographic status

age, sex, race/color, number of children

24

Socioeconomic status

income, educational level, marital status, housing conditions

14

Lifestyle

sexual behavior, use of illicit substances, leisure, physical activities

19

Nutrition

type of food consumed

9

Work conditions

Time in this job, place of work, type of material handled, exposure to risks, use of personal protective equipment, occupation al accidents

52

Health conditions mentioned

diabetes, hypertension, cancer, kidney diseases, dermatological diseases, respiratory diseases, allergies, waterborne diseases and mental disorders

91

Access to the health services

medications, tests, primary and secondary care

21