ArticleIndian journal of occupational and environmental medicine
The Morbidity Profile and Working conditions of Handloom Weavers in Tamil Nadu - A Descriptive Study.
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- Factors associated with obesity among female workers in small and cottage industries in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2026Article
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Context: Handloom weaving is one among the most culturally significant, age-old industries in India. But it is largely unorganized, exposing workers to various occupational health hazards and suboptimal working conditions. Recognizing and addressing their health issues is very crucial. Subjects and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 330 handloom weavers aged >18 years and of both sexes selected by cluster sampling method from July 2023 to September 2023 in Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu. After obtaining ethical approval, the data were collected by face-to-face interview method using a questionnaire designed using previous literatures, Ergonomic Evaluation Checklist, and the Nordic standard musculoskeletal questionnaire and the working environment details were recorded by observation. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (IBM) and expressed as percentages or mean with standard deviation. Results: Many were at the age group of 41-60 years with mean (SD) of 45.85 (±10.37) and majority were males ( Conclusions: This study revealed a considerable health problems and risk among handloom weavers, highlighting the need for interventions to improve health monitoring, and working environment.
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