Morbidity Profile of Sailors working at Haldia Dock Complex of West Bengal

Dr. Arkaprabha Sau; Dr. Jadab Ch. Sardar; Dr. Pankaj Kr. Mandal

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2020

Morbidity Profile of Sailors working at Haldia Dock Complex of West Bengal

Dr. Arkaprabha Sau, Dr. Jadab Ch. Sardar, Dr. Pankaj Kr. Mandal

Abstract :

At present 90% of World trade is carried out by International shipping industry1. The theme announced by International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2016 was �Shipping : indispensable to the world2� to increase awareness about contribution of sailors for their role towards well–being of mankind. But sailors face various health problems due to their occupation, over work, cramped space, extreme weather etc. Present study was conducted at Haldia Dock Complex(HDC) among 470 sailors with pre–designed and pre–tested schedule followed by physical examination with their informed consent. Study showed prevalence of hypertension (41.7%), followed by pain in knee and low back region (38%), Diabetes mellitus (17.8%), Ischemic Heart Disease – (12%), Obesity (10%), He� loss (8.1%). Dyspepsia (88.3%) & nausea–vomiting (82.5%) during voyage. Both tobacco & alcohol addiction (66%). IEC, regular health check–up & periodic counselling should be strengthened.