Occupational Diseases Due To Occupational Risk Factors In Mining In Peru, 2013-2022

Ramos R.R.; Rivera M.M.C.; Dulanto E.L.S. · International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology (2026) · DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.13s.13

Resumen

This retrospective, observational study aimed to determine the prevalence of occupational diseases caused by risk factors in the mining sector in Peru between 2013 and 2022. To this end, statistical data from the Ministry of Energy and Mines were analyzed using SPSS v.23 software, considering variables such as mining activity, causal agent, age, gender, occupation, and length of service. During the period analyzed, a total of 30,465 cases of occupational diseases were recorded, with noise-induced hearing loss (physical risk factor) identified as the most prevalent pathology with 97.73% of cases (n = 29,163), followed by pneumoconiosis caused by dust(chemical risk factor) with 3.94% (n = 1,202). The results revealed that the most affected population was male, workers over 60 years of age, those with more than 30 years of service, and personnel working as drillers. It was also determined that the highest incidence of these diseases originated in mining companies and open-pit operations. It is concluded that, although hearing loss and pneumoconiosis are the main conditions in Peruvian mining, there is a downward trend in cases towards the end of the study period, possibly associated with the implementation of occupational health and safety regulations.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión; Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería