An overview of occupational health research in India

Agnihotram, Ramanakumar V.

doi:10.4103/0019-5278.16035

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“…Suryakar et al [8] conducted experiments to assess exposure effects of cotton dust on oxidant and antioxidant in the spinning section of Misr Helan Spinning and Weaving Industry, Helwan, which may induce, related health hazards such as oxidative stress and immunoglobulin levels (IgG and IgM). Another article by Agnihotram [9] provided a review of existing evidence from community based epidemiological studies and addressed the growing need for evidence-based occupational health research in India. Knutsson [10] focuses on major disease related to shift work such as sleep disorders and risk of accidents.…”

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Implementing Sustainable Ergonomics for Power-Loom Textile Workers

Kolgiri

Hiremath²

2018

Int J Pharm Pharm Sci

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Objective: This ergonomic study focuses on identifying and understanding the occupational health and safety risk aspects of power-loom industry workers from Solapur City, Maharashtra, India. Methods:The samples of 540 workers were assessed for their general physique, muscle tone (MT), a lung condition, and eyesight (ES) using different techniques. The body mass index (BMI) was used to asses normal physique. The Snellen chart was used to check normal eyesight. A peak flow meter was used to determine lung condition. Result:In this study, it was found that most of the workers were influenced by respiratory issues, increase in muscle tone, eye issues and musculoskeletal issues. The subjects were compared with controls. Linear regression analysis shows (OR: 0.356; 95% CI: 0.287-0.426) p<0.05*. Conclusion:Based on these outcomes; it strongly emphasized the need for policies for successful implementation of health safety program. Therefore, to improve the health of these workers the suggestions and recommendations were presented in accordance with the ergonomics principle and existing labor laws.

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Implementing Sustainable Ergonomics for Power-Loom Textile Workers

Kolgiri

Hiremath²

2018

Int J Pharm Pharm Sci

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“…The majority of the problems are due to respirable dust, poor ergonomics, workstation design, and long hour of static working in the carpet industry. [1][2][3][4] Workers exposed to industrial dust suffer from various non-specific and specific lung diseases. There are several carpet factories and sawmills in Lalitpur district which generate such fine suspended particles/dust and those industrial dusts can have adverse effect on pulmonary functions in exposed workers.…”

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Occupational Exposure and Pulmonary Function of Workers of Carpet Industries and Sawmills, Lalitpur, Nepal

Das

Nepal

Dhungel³

et al. 2013

Asian J Med Sci

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Background: Most workers of carpet factory and sawmills suffer from non-specific lung diseases and ventilatory disorders. There is so many such industries operative in Lalitpur district and so far not many studies have been reported on pulmonary function in these workers. Method:A brief clinical sheet regarding age, occupational particulars, smoking habits and presence or absence of major complaints was recorded for each worker. Spirometric parameters were recorded using an electronic (MEDSPIROR) spirometer. The groups consisted of control subjects not exposed to industrial dusts (n=50) for each group of workers (carpet factory, n=50 and saw mill, n=50). Result:This study indicated an overall reduction in pulmonary function parameters; in particular FVC, FEV1 and FEV1/FVC % in carpet factory workers and FEV1 and FEV1/FVC % in saw mill workers. Comparison of pulmonary function parameters between carpet factories workers and sawmill workers revealed a significant reduction in FEV 1 and MVV in carpet workers. Conclusion:Exposure to cotton dust and wood dust leads to combined type of spirometric deficit revealing obstructive or restrictive lung diseases. Workers exposed to industrial dusts also suffer from various upper or lower respiratory symptoms.

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“…With an estimated 12.6 million children engaged in hazardous occupations (2001 census), for instance, India has the largest number of child labourers under the age of 14 in the world. Those children working in the brick kilns, stone quarries, mines, carpet and zari industry suffer fro m occupation related diseases [23]. There is a large proportion of children in India who are liv ing with HIV/AIDS.…”

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Health Status of Marginalized Groups in India

Khanday¹,

Akram²

2012

IJAS

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Marg inalization is a symbol that refers to processes by which individuals or groups are kept at or pushed beyond the edges of society. The term outsiders may be used to refer to those individuals or groups who are marg inalized. This research paper is an endeavour to study the health status of marginalised groups and commun ities -wo men, children, scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, persons with disabilities, mig rants and also the health status of aged in India. The paper also aims to highlight the discrimination and explo itation of these marginalised groups especially in terms of their health. Further, study is carried out about how the rights of these marginalised groups are violated within the society. In India there are mu ltiple socio-economic disadvantages that members of part icular groups experience which limits their access to health and healthcare. So me of the pro minent factors on the basis of which indiv iduals belonging to marg inalised groups are discriminated in India, i.e., structural factors, age, disability, mobility and stigma that act as barriers to health and healthcare. So metimes each group faces multiple barriers due to their mu ltiple identities. For example, in a patriarchal society, disabled wo men face double discrimination of being a wo men and being disabled. Besides this there are certain groups in Indian society that are subject to discriminatory treat ment and feel marginalized. They need special attention to avoid explo itation. The rights of disabled and migrants have been violated and sometimes they are d iscriminated and med ical personnel are not ready to treat them because they are unable to pay such a huge amount for med icines. No proper attention has been given towards their health condition. Finally it can be said that the health status of these marginalised groups in India are very poor as compared to other sections of population. This paper is based on the secondary sources such as reports, journals, census, books, articles and online sources.

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An overview of occupational health research in India

Cited by 42 publications

References 20 publications

Implementing Sustainable Ergonomics for Power-Loom Textile Workers

Implementing Sustainable Ergonomics for Power-Loom Textile Workers

Occupational Exposure and Pulmonary Function of Workers of Carpet Industries and Sawmills, Lalitpur, Nepal

Health Status of Marginalized Groups in India

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