加纳袋装水的微生物安全性:系统评价。

IF 2.9 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Environmental Health Insights Pub Date : 2025-01-28 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1177/11786302241307830
Wisdom K Ahiabor, Eric S Donkor
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摘要

导言:获得安全饮用水对健康和生存至关重要,但许多发展中国家在这方面面临重大挑战。在西非,快速城市化的速度超过了改善饮用水供应的努力,迫使家庭依赖私营供应商寻求解决方案,特别是通过不断增长的袋装水市场。小袋水在加纳广泛消费,已成为一种方便且负担得起的选择,超过37%的人口依赖于它。然而,对其微生物安全性的担忧仍然存在,因为研究表明,小袋水经常达不到必要的安全标准。这篇综述整合了现有的研究在小袋水中的微生物污染物,旨在提供一个有代表性的概述在加纳的小袋水的微生物质量。方法:系统评价遵循系统评价和荟萃分析(PRISMA)指南的首选报告项目。在PubMed、Web of Science、ScienceDirect、Scopus和搜索引擎b谷歌Scholar等多个数据库中使用相关搜索词进行了全面的文献检索。根据既定标准确定符合条件的研究,随后提取和分析数据。结果:本综述共纳入了2003年至2024年发表的28项研究。值得注意的是,96%的研究报告了来自17个不同属的细菌,而11%的研究报告了来自5个属的寄生虫。一些研究(7%)调查了这两种污染物。总的来说,分析了2276个小袋水样,其中1727个(76%)显示微生物污染。大肠杆菌是鉴定最多的细菌,卡耶坦环孢子虫和小隐孢子虫是鉴定最多的寄生虫。结论:本研究强调了与加纳小袋水相关的重大公共卫生风险,特别是有害细菌和寄生虫的存在。重要的是实施更严格的生产和卫生标准,并鼓励安全处理做法,以确保小袋水的安全和质量。此外,未来的研究应侧重于通过调查寄生虫、病毒和真菌污染物来弥合现有的差距,以提供加纳小袋水中微生物污染物的整体概况。
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Microbial Safety of Sachet Water in Ghana: A Systematic Review.

Microbial Safety of Sachet Water in Ghana: A Systematic Review.

Microbial Safety of Sachet Water in Ghana: A Systematic Review.

Microbial Safety of Sachet Water in Ghana: A Systematic Review.

Introduction: Access to safe drinking water is crucial for health and survival, yet many developing countries face significant challenges in this regard. In West Africa, rapid urbanisation has outpaced efforts to improve access to potable water, compelling households to rely on private vendors for solutions, particularly through the growing market for sachet water. Widely consumed in Ghana, sachet water has become a convenient and affordable option, with over 37% of the population depending on it. However, concerns about its microbial safety persist, as studies indicate that sachet water often fails to meet necessary safety standards. This review consolidated existing research on microbial contaminants in sachet water, aiming to provide a representative overview of the microbial quality of sachet water in Ghana.

Method: The systematic review followed the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. A thorough literature search was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus and the search engine Google Scholar, using relevant search terms. Eligible studies were identified based on established criteria, and data were subsequently extracted and analysed.

Results: A total of 28 studies published from 2003 to 2024 were selected for inclusion in this review. Notably, 96% of these studies reported bacteria from 17 different genera, while 11% examined parasites from 5 genera. Some studies (7%) investigated both types of contaminants. Overall, 2,276 sachet water samples were analysed, with 1,727 (76%) showing microbial contamination. Escherichia coli was the most identified bacteria, while Cyclospora cayetanensis and Cryptosporidium parvum were the most identified parasites.

Conclusion: This study highlighted critical public health risks associated with sachet water in Ghana, particularly the presence of harmful bacteria and parasites. It is important to implement stricter manufacturing and sanitation standards and encourage safe handling practices to ensure the safety and quality of sachet water. Additionally, future research should focus on bridging existing gaps by investigating parasitic, viral, and fungal contaminants, to provide a holistic overview of the microbial contaminants in sachet water in Ghana.

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