Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Profile in Workers of a Private Iron Ore Mine in Jharkhand: A Cross-Sectional Study
Journal Title: Journal of Advanced Research in Medical Science & Technology - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are assuming increasing importance among the adult population worldwide and one of the major emerging health problems affecting both males and females. Over the last few years, India is experiencing a rising burden of NCDs, which mainly includes: cardiovascular diseases, stroke, diabetes, cancer, MSD, chronic respiratory diseases, accidents and injuries and mental health. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to find the epidemiological profile and prevalence of NCDs among 140 workers in a private Iron Ore Mine in Jharkhand. Results: The study revealed, most of the employees (47%) were pre-obese or obese with a Body Mass Index (BMI)> 25. 41% of the workers were smoker, 31% alcoholic. Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD), Hypertension and Diabetes found in 23%, 19% and 14% respectively. BMI was significantly associated (at p<0.05) with hypertension (x2 =5.1171, p=0.023691) and diabetes (x2 =4.8922, p=0.026979). Smoking also showed statistically significant association (x2 =6.86, p=0.008815, p<0.05) with hypertension. Conclusions: NCDs were common among the mining workers. The study emphasized the need of communitybased wellness program along with some specific recommendations to prevent NCDs among the mining workers.
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Amala Sankar Chatterjee
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Introduction: Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are assuming increasing importance among the adult population worldwide and one of the major emerging health problems affecting both males and females. Over the last few yea...