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Please help discuss the risks of occupational injury and disease, which are particularly high in poor countries. Identify a specific occupational health hazard in a developing nation and recommend a strategy for prevention.

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This posting gives you a step-by-step explanation of occupational injury and prevention in poor country. The solution is discussed in two steps, the first discusses the hazards of chemical factories in countries like Zimbabwe and the second discusses the use of protective equipment as a prevention strategy. The solution contains 193 words and and three sources (website referenced) used.

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Question: Please help discuss the risks of occupational injury and disease, which are particularly high in poor countries. Identify a specific occupational health hazard in a developing nation and recommend a strategy for prevention.

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In a developing country, Zimbabwe, there are several chemical factories. An important hazard in these factories is exposure of workers to corrosive substances. These chemicals cause visible ...

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