Study of Morbidity Pattern among Women Beedi Rollers Residing in Urban Area of Mangalore Kumar S Nanjesh1,*, Badiger Sanjeev2, Alva Avin B. R.3, Kumar Pavan3, Hedge Rahul3 1Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE Deemed to be University, Mangalore, Karnataka 2Professor and HOD, Department of Community Medicine, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE Deemed to be University, Mangalore, Karnataka 3Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE Deemed to be University, Mangalore, Karnataka *Correspondence Author: Dr. Nanjesh Kumar S. Associate Professor Flat G3, Sai-paradise, Chilimbi, Urwa Store Ashoka nagara post, Mangalore-575006, Karnataka, India, Email: kumarnanjesh@gmail.com
Online published on 21 February, 2019. Abstract Background Women constitute a very high percentage of labour force in the beedi industry. Beedi rollers are exposed to unburnt tobacco dust through cutaneous and pharyngeal route. Beedi rolling is mostly made by women and girls sitting at home and is regarded as primarily as women's work. Objectives 1. To study the morbidity pattern among women Beedi rollers Methodology This cross-sectional study was conducted in the urban field practice area of the medical college in Mangalore from June-2016 to July 2016 among women who are Beedi rollers. A sample of 120 women Beedi rollers who are currently working from at least 6 months were included in the study. A pretested semi-structured questionnaire was administered for collecting the demographic profile and health problems of the study subjects. Results Out of 120 of study subjects most common was musculoskeletal problem (38), followed by eye problem (28), respiratory problem (24). Most common chronic illness among study subject was Hypertension in 24 followed by Diabetes Mellitus 16. Conclusion Study subjects were most commonly suffering from musculoskeletal problem followed by eye and respiratory problems. Top Keywords Women, Beedi workers, Urban, Mangalore, Morbidity profile. Top |