Abstract:BACKGROUND: Construction sector is a booming industry and involves many hazardous activities. Migrant labour in the industry is susceptible to various health and occupational hazards. AIM: To estimate the prevalence of various morbidities among workers aged above 14 years in building construction industry. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: A population based cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in the field practice areas of Raja Rajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru from April 2013 to March 2014. ME… Show more
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