Identify the common health problem and remedy among the people residing near the leather drainage

International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
7
Article ID: 
10411
3 pages
Research Article

Identify the common health problem and remedy among the people residing near the leather drainage

Kala Bharathi, S. and Divya, S.

Abstract: 

Aim of the study: To Identify the common health problems and its remedies among the people residing near to leather drainage Background: The tanning industry is known to be vary polluting especially through effluents high in organic and inorganic dissolved and suspended solids content accompanied by propensities for high oxygen demand an containing potentially toxic metal salt residues. Disagreeable odour emanating from the decomposition of protein solid waste presence of hydrogen sulphied, ammonia and volatile organic compounds are normally associated. liquid effluent from light leather processing contains organic matter ,chromium, sulphide, and solid waste includes fleshing, wet blue splits, trimmings and shavings, buffing dust etc. Design: cross sectional descriptive design. Methods: Randomized Convenience sampling method was used. A total of 30 tribal mother participated in the study. The believes and practice was assessed by using structured questionnaire and the practice was assessed by using checklist. Result: Majority of the age group of people are 14(46.6%) affected in common heath problem. Among the sample higher secondary people are affected in 13(43.3%) regarding occupation private employee 18(60%) and income per month were in RS7000-RS10,00012(40%).Regarding type family were in nuclear family27(90%). Regarding water supply were in 21(70%).Regarding drainage were in 19(63.3%).Regarding type of house kuccha were in 27(90%). Conclusion: This study indicates the common health problems and its remedies among the people residing near to leather drainage. The study findings revealed that that is no significant association only the type house is significant association in common health in people residing near the leather drainage. Reveals that is non- significant of association. only one is significant association 11(5.99)in common health in people residing near the leather drainage.

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