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A toolkit for strengthening health care policies and infrastructure of industries in developing countries
Conclusions: Overall, the toolkit was found to be an effective solution for HSS in industries which require expert guidance for implementation. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 9, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Suvetha Kannappan Mansi Gupta Source Type: research

Persistent organic pollutants-environmental risk factors for diabetes mellitus ? & #8211; A population-based study
Sudha Ramalingam, Ramanujam Narayanan, Sivaselvakumar Muthusamy, Merlin Veronika, Ramalingam Sankaran, William ToscanoIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2021 25(3):157-162 Background: Globally, type-2 diabetes mellitus is increasing in epidemic proportions. A major cause of concern in India is the increasing incidence of cases, especially troubling is the observed increase in younger age groups with no risk factors. New evidence suggests that many environmental factors, such as air pollution, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), and environmental estrogens are implicated as risk factors for type-2 ...
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 9, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Sudha Ramalingam Ramanujam Narayanan Sivaselvakumar Muthusamy Merlin Veronika Ramalingam Sankaran William Toscano Source Type: research

Epidemiological correlates of well being at work place and hazards identification and risk assessment amongst saw mill workers in anand, Gujarat
Conclusions: We found poor working positions at work place and they did suffer from various medical morbidities at the work place. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 9, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Deepak B Sharma Utkarsh M Shah Uday S Singh Source Type: research

Quantitative assessment of nitrous oxide levels in room air of operation theaters and recovery area: An observational study
Conclusion: We observed the very high ambient concentration of N2O in the surgical theatre's environment (up to 2443 ppm) and recovery areas (up to 50 ppm). It was 5 to 50 times higher ambient concentration of N2O than REL in OT area and 200-7000 times higher ambient concentration of N2O than outdoor ambient air in all surgical theaters other than CTVS OTs. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 9, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: GD Puri Shyam C Meena Vinayak Sinha Amarjyoti Hazarika Haseeb Hakkim Ashish Sharma Kamal Kajal Neeti Dogra Source Type: research

The relationship of grip and pinch strength to musculoskeletal disorders in female carpet weavers in Southeastern Iran, 2019
Conclusion: Based on the results, the high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders has led to a significant decrease in the grip and pinch strength of carpet weavers. Therefore, it is necessary to undertake ergonomic interventions in designing the carpet weaving workstation. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 9, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Naser Hashemi Nejad Mostafa Mohammadian Ali Akbar Haghdoost Esmail Charkhloo Source Type: research

Musculoskeletal disorders in tyre manufacturing workers
Conclusion: Tyre workers showed involvement of multiple joints. LBP was predominant complaint but was not related to hamstrings tightness or back muscle endurance. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 9, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Neha Mukkamala Lata Parmar Palani Kumar Source Type: research

Environmental literacy among college students
G Usha Shri, Rajnarayan R TiwariIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2021 25(3):128-132 Environmental degradation has become a serious source of concern for contemporary society, giving rise to efforts in the way of advocacies, conferences and awareness campaigns at different levels. It has been widely acknowledged that environmental literacy, which is an outcome of environmental education, can provide a strong foundation for future environmental responsiveness, as well as help in the transition towards more sustainable societies and healthy living. The present study carried out among 280 college stud...
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 9, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: G Usha Shri Rajnarayan R Tiwari Source Type: research

Research and the occupational health physician
Bobby JosephIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2021 25(3):125-127 (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 9, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Bobby Joseph Source Type: research

Assessment of sea sickness in naval personnel: Incidence and management
Conclusion: Sea sickness is unpleasant and has an adverse effect on employability of the sailors. It is mild and self limiting in majority of the personnel not requiring active intervention. Some personnel may require desensitisation along with pharmacotherapy. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - July 9, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Arvind K Gupta B Vijaya Kumar Renu Rajguru KD Parate Source Type: research

Assessment of squalor in migrant colonies of Thiruvalla Province of Kerala, India using rapid survey technique
Conclusion: Only two colonies (n = 15) were squalor free. Majority of the dwellings (n = 210) were having an ECCS score between 13 and 15. Common ailments affecting migrants include Common cold, Skin disorders, and dental caries and gastritis. Squalor was found in most of the migrant colonies as they are living in inhuman conditions. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - July 9, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Koshy M Cherian Abel K Samuel Johnson Avira Chacko Bichu P Babu Marina Rajan Joseph Alice David Sangeetha M Varghese Source Type: research

Ocular injury due to arecanut: A unique occupational hazard in Central Karnataka
Conclusion: Ocular trauma due to arecanut is an important and preventable cause of visual impairment in central Karnataka. Modifications in harvesting technique would prevent ocular injuries. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - July 9, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ankush Gondchawar HN Ravishankar Pradeep Sagar Pradeep Tekade Suchitra K Biswal S Mahesha Source Type: research

Exposure to toluene di-isocyanate and respiratory effects in flexible polyurethane foam industries in Western India
Conclusion: The TWA concentration of TDI exceeded at raw material storage, mixing, foaming, block cutting and curing areas in four out of seven industries even in the presence of local exhaust systems. The respiratory health effect is less when compared to exposure to TDI, suitable preventive and control measures were suggested based on the study findings to the stakeholders to prevent the increase of respiratory health effects. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - July 9, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: S Raghavan Rajnarayan R Tiwari Pankaj B Doctor RekhaKashyap Asif M Mahamad Parveen R Mansuri Source Type: research

Preventive health evaluation in underserved occupational environment: A cross-sectional study of its practice, facilitators, barriers, and benefits among medical practitioners in Nigeria
Conclusion: Awareness of PHE was 100% but didn't translate to comparative practice orientation. The most common general PHE was BP checks. The commonest female and male sex-specific PHE was self-breast and testicular examinations respectively. The predominant facilitator and barrier were family history of hereditary diseases and financial restraints. The most common benefit was early detection of diseases. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - July 9, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Gabriel Uche Iloh Augustine O Ikwudinma Ekene A Emeka Ikechukwu V Obi Source Type: research

Dealers in black gold: Knowledge attitude, and practices among fecal sludge operators in Bengaluru, Southern Karnataka
Conclusion: The knowledge and practices followed by the FSOs were found to be inadequate in this study. Health awareness generation and provision of PPE must be employed to ensure sustained behaviour change. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - July 9, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Anissa Mary Thomas Thattil Nancy A Gnanaselvam K Rajitha B Ramakrishna Goud Source Type: research

Adherence and effectiveness of HBV vaccination among healthcare workers in Egypt
Conclusions: The outcome of the present study emphasizes the need to apply alternative and innovative measures to build a positive attitude toward the HBV vaccine among HCWs. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - July 9, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Mohammed Elshaer Eman Elsayed Abdel-Hady El-Gilany Noha El-Mashad Mostafa Mansour Source Type: research