Haemoglobin and Body Fat Percent of Female Stone Crushers of Manipur: An Occupational Health Assessment Meitei Laishram Ibohal1, Singh Soibam Jibonkumar2 1Research Scholar, Department of Anthropology, Manipur University, Canchipur-795003, Imphal, Manipur 2Professor, Department of Anthropology, Manipur University, Canchipur-795003, Imphal, Manipur Online published on 2 July, 2019. Abstract Deficiency of haemoglobin, the respiratory pigment of human beings leads to anaemia characterised by quick tiredness, weakness, etc. Body Fat Percentage is the proportion of fat to the total body weight. Our body needs a certain amount of fat to function properly but too much or too little fat can damage our long-term health. Life style, standard of living and occupational environment may directly influence the conditions of ones’ health. Different types of health hazardous fumes, gases and heavy dust concentration are released in the working environment of crushing units that may affect the health of workers. Keeping this in view, the present study aims to determine the health status and fitness level of female stone crushers of Manipur valley and to check whether there is any significant correlation between Body Fat% and Body Height, Body Fat% and Body Weight, Body Fat% and Hb. & BMI and Body Fat%. A total of 290 female stone crushing workers were interviewed and followed by measurement of haemoglobin, body height, weight and application of Tanita's Body Composition Analyser (TBF-300) was also performed. Mean values of Haemoglobin level and BMI are found to be 11.66 ± 5.12 g/dl and 22 ± 3.33 kg/m2 respectively. Observed average value of body fat percent is 21.39 ± 4.19%. Based on the observed mean values, deviation from the normal range is revealed in the two major parameters resulting to a negative impact on their health status. Strong positive correlation between Body Fat % and BMI is observed. Top Keywords Anaemia, Underfat, Overfat, Body Mass Index, Body Weight, Body Height. Top |