2016
DOI: 10.5530/ijmedph.2016.3.9
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Pattern of morbidity among female textile workers in Puducherry, South India

Abstract: Introduction: The Indian textile industry is one of the largest in the world and accounts for 21% of the total employment generated in the Indian economy. 1 The current burden of occupational health diseases is estimated to be around 18 million cases. 2 Objectives: To study the pattern of diseases which are common among textile workers. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted among 179 women working in a textile industry in Puducherry. After obtaining informed consent, data was collected using a structured … Show more

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