Hematological disorders in Rice mill workers of district Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

India is a second largest rice growing countries in the world. A large number of unskilled laborers are employed for paddy processing. In rice mills, most of the workers have shown adverse health effects associated with occupational exposure to rice husk dust (WHO, 1968). Present study was conducted to determine the hematological disorders in rice mill workers in rural/urban areas of Uttar Pradesh. Total numbers of 100 blood samples were collected from rural and urban area from rice mill workers of Shahjahanpur district. Majority of hematological test parameters showed reduced levels in rice mill workers. This study may helpful in preventing longstanding harmful effects of such exposures. It is also useful for preventing environmental risks. It is concluded that rice husk dust causes deterioration of hematological parameters in subjects working at rice mill. The findings of this study recognized the role of rice husk dust for a longer duration in decline of hematological parameters as per tests conducted among rice mills workers

Identification of suitable sites for artificial water tanks in Adigrat town through GIS and remote sensing technique

The Adigrat town sometimes faces a severe shortage of water; this is primarily due to maximum runoff of rain water and lack of water conservation practices. In this study, an attempt is made to identify suitable sites for artificial water tanks for water conservation and augmentation of groundwater through a combination of GPS surveying and GIS based hydro-geomorphic approach in Adigrat town. GPS survey was done to know the magnitude of the problem. Hydro-geomorphological characteristics of Adigrat drainage basin were studied using ASTER data. As a result fourteen sites were identified suitable for artificial water tanks in Adigrat town. These sites were identified on the basis of water accumulation, stream channels order, water need assessment, underground water, rock types. The study will helps in designing a suitable water management plan and flood control for Adigrat town

Analysis of Environmental Factors in Rice Mill Workers of Uttar Pradesh, India

This study was carried out in the Barabanki District, of Uttar Pradesh. In this study a group of 50 healthy workers and another group of (100 exposed) labours working in rice mill workers were randomly selected with ages ranging from 20-35, 35-50, 50-65 years. The blood samples were taken from them and estimation of haemoglobin (Darkbins method), total Leukocyte counts were analysed. The result shows the% of haemoglobin of exposed labours from different age groups 20-35, 35-50, 50-65 are non-significant (P>0.05) Total leukocyte counts in labours of different age groups 20-35, 35-50, 50-65 are insignificant (P<0.05) Results were compared in a mean, and on the basis of period exposure. Considering the hazards of exposure to rice husk dust, this study incorporated the basic haematological parameters, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and the total leukocyte count. The idea was to identify a simple, readily available and cost effective screening test that could help in identifying the presence of disease, its severity, in rice mill workers potentially related to their workplace5. The findings of this study recognized the role of rice husk dust for a longer duration in decline of haematological parameters as per tests conducted among rice mills workers. The present work was undertaken to study the health problems related to the workplace environment of rice mill workers. Diseases of the respiratory system induced by occupational dusts are influenced by the duration of exposure The aim of the study is to investigate the impairment due to environmental factors in rice mill workers. In addition, the amount of dust particle at this station is greater than the standard value of allowance. All workers have restrictive lung conditions related to breathing filled with dust during the milling process every day