Are weight-loss drugs why needlestick injuries are up among NYC sanitation workers?

Needlestick injuries among NYC sanitation workers have increased to 49 cases, with officials pointing to GLP-1 weight-loss drug use as a likely factor due to improperly disposed needles in waste. The rise highlights workplace safety risks for sanitation crews handling residential and commercial trash.

New York — Needlestick-related injuries among New York City Department of Sanitation workers are on the rise, and GLP-1 weight-loss medication use is a “very likely” contributor, a department spokesperson says. Department data shows that 49 sanitation workers have experienced needlestick injuries…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.