Health Status of Cycle Rickshaw Pullers in Allahabad (India)
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https://doi.org/10.18311/jeoh/2020/24979Keywords:
Allahabad, Cycle Rickshaw Pullers, HealthAbstract
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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Accepted 2020-04-03
Published 2020-06-24
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