Health Status of Cycle Rickshaw Pullers in Allahabad (India)

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Authors

  • Minhas U.
     Department of Biochemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad – 211002, Uttar Pradesh ,IN
  • Kumar D.
     Department of Biochemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad – 211002, Uttar Pradesh ,IN
  • Ali A.
     Department of Biochemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad – 211002, Uttar Pradesh ,IN
  • Yadav D.
     Department of Biochemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad – 211002, Uttar Pradesh ,IN
  • Kesarwani R.
     Department of Biochemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad – 211002, Uttar Pradesh ,IN
  • Gupta S. P.
     Department of Biochemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad – 211002, Uttar Pradesh ,IN
  • Kumar R.
     Wazir Ram Singh Government College, Dehri – 176022, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jeoh/2020/24979

Keywords:

Allahabad, Cycle Rickshaw Pullers, Health
Biochemistry

Abstract

Occupation is one of the most important extrinsic factors which have the major impact on health. Pedalling the tricycle rickshaw is a most stressful job. Rickshaw Pullers are extensively exposed to the air pollutants in conjunction with strenuous exercise. In the present study demographic details along with nutritional status, hygiene status and morbid conditions were obtained from fifty Rickshaw Pullers (RPs) in Allahabad.

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Published

2020-06-24

How to Cite

U., M., D., K., A., A., D., Y., R., K., S. P., G., & R., K. (2020). Health Status of Cycle Rickshaw Pullers in Allahabad (India). Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health, 20(1&2), 41–44. https://doi.org/10.18311/jeoh/2020/24979

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Volume 20, Issue 1&2, June 2020

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Received 2020-03-07
Accepted 2020-04-03
Published 2020-06-24

 

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