Occupational Health Hazards in Women Beedi Rollers in Bihar, India

Yasmin, Shahla; Afroz, Basri; Hyat, Bushra; D’Souza, Doris H.

doi:10.1007/s00128-010-0037-6

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“…[7] The International Labor Organization cites ailments such as exacerbation of tuberculosis, asthma, anemia, giddiness, postural and eye problems, and gynaecological difficulties among beedi workers. [8] Our study also showed similar findings.…”

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Working condition and health hazards in beedi rollers residing in the urban slums of Mumbai

Sabale

Kowli

Chowdhary

2012

Indian J Occup Environ Med

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Background:Beedi rollers are exposed to unburnt tobacco dust through cutaneous and pharyngeal route. They are not aware of their rights. Studies have been conducted on beedi workers but not many studies are carried out in urban areas. Thus, study was carried out to understand working condition and health hazards in beedi workers residing in the urban slums of Mumbai and to know whether beedi roller are in better condition in urban areas.Aim:To study working condition and health hazard in beedi rollers in the urban slums.Materials and Methods:Descriptive, cross-sectional, community based study was carried in the urban slums of Mumbai with population of 8985 from April 2011 to June 2011. With snow balling sampling technique, 52 beedi workers were interviewed regarding their socio-economic status, working conditions and health problems after informed consent. Data entry and statistical analysis were performed using the SPSS windows version 14.0 software.Results:The mean age was 45 years with SD of 12 years. All were Hindu females. Around 42.31% were illiterate. Mean years of service were 30 years and they work on an average for eight hours. Children were not involved in beedi rolling. Most common morbidity was fatigue. None were aware of the benefits provided for them. Awareness regarding health hazard and safety measures was poor.Conclusions:The working condition of beedi rollers in the urban areas is not favourable.

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Working condition and health hazards in beedi rollers residing in the urban slums of Mumbai

Sabale

Kowli

Chowdhary

2012

Indian J Occup Environ Med

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“…14 Low platelet counts were reported in gasoline filling workers, 15,16 and those exposed to gas flares 17 and benzene, 18 as well as beedi rollers. 19 Lead affects the blood coagulation actions through endothelial tissue injury, reduced nitric oxide, tissue plasminogen activator and an increased production of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1. 20 The chronic Pb intoxication of animals has reported higher levels of PLT, platelet distribution width (PDW) and MPV.…”

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Effects of lead exposure on the status of platelet indices in workers involved in a lead-acid battery manufacturing plant

Barman¹,

Kalahasthi²,

Rajmohan³

2014

J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol

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This study was carried out to determine the effect of Pb exposure on the status of platelet indices in workers exposed to Pb during lead-acid battery plant process. Platelet indices and blood lead levels (BLLs) were determined in 429 male workers. BLLs were determined by using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Platelet indices in the samples were quantified by using the Sysmex KX-21 hematology analyzer. The levels of platelet count (PLT), plateletcrit (PCT) and mean platelet mass (MPM) were significantly decreased and platelet distribution width (PDW), platelet large cell ratio (P-LCR) and mean platelet volume were increased with an increase in BLLs. The results of linear multiple regression analysis showed that the platelet count (β -0.143, P=0.005), PCT (β -0.115, P=0.023) and MPM (β -0.110, P=0.030) were negatively associated with BLLs and P-LCR (β 0.122, P=0.016) was positively associated with BLLs. The variable of body mass index showed a positive association with PCT (β 0.105, P=0.032) and MPM (β 0.101, P=0.039). The results of the study may indicate that lead exposure may impair coagulation function through endothelial tissue injury and reduction of nitric oxide.

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“…These workers suffered from respiratory, eye, osteological, dermatological and nervous problems. Yasmin et al (2010) reported that more than 70% of the beedi rollers suffered from eye, gastrointestinal and nervous problems while more than 50% of the respondents suffered from respiratory problems, mostly throat burning and cough. More than 75% of the respondents faced osteological problems.…”

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Occupational Health Problems amongst Women Beedi Rollers in Jhansi, Bundelkhand Region, Uttar Pradesh

Singh

Rana

Mishra

2014

Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health

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The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of occupationally related health problems among women beedi rollers in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Bundelkhand region, India. Beedi rolling is a serious occupational health hazard as these workers are constantly exposed to tobacco dust, fumes and other dangerous chemicals viz: nitrosamines and nicotine which are readily absorbed by the body through skin, respiratory epithelium and mucous membrane of mouth, nose and intestine. Exposure to tobacco dust is known to affect the respiratory tracts in humans. Present study revealed that women beedi rollers face numerous health problems possibly due to direct inhalation of tobacco flakes. This study included 216 females (mean age 39.17 ± 11.95 Years) actively involved in beedi rolling to ascertain the effect of beedi rolling on health. The study found that majority of the respondents complained problems i.e. joint pain, eye problems, Nervous and skin diseases. Increased systemic exposure to tobacco constituents was evident from the high levels of creatinine in urine samples. Thus beedi rolling causes serious health problems in women.

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Occupational Health Hazards in Women Beedi Rollers in Bihar, India

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Working condition and health hazards in beedi rollers residing in the urban slums of Mumbai

Working condition and health hazards in beedi rollers residing in the urban slums of Mumbai

Effects of lead exposure on the status of platelet indices in workers involved in a lead-acid battery manufacturing plant

Occupational Health Problems amongst Women Beedi Rollers in Jhansi, Bundelkhand Region, Uttar Pradesh

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