0223 Occupational heat exposures in industries and renal health – findings from india

Abstract

aged 15 to 17 years, and the majority (88%) were 18 years of age or older. In each age group, work-related mortality rates (per 100,000) were 1.5, 3.3 and 4.8 among males, and for girls 1.1, 0.3 and 0.3, respectively. The most common circumstance related to the injury involved transport. Farming predominates (89%) among occupations in the youngest group, falling to 48% and 18% in the older age ranges, respectively. Conclusions Our findings reflect an unacceptable reality in Brazil, the 7 th largest world economy. The agriculture industry needs to be targeted for actions to eliminating child labour and to enhancing compliance with protective standards against the worst forms and most hazardous occupations in the group of young workers

Occupational Heat Stress and Kidney Health in Salt Pan Workers

“… 5 , 6 , 7 Several studies have shown that heat stress causes health problems among Indian workers. 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 …”