Authors : Meenakshi J. Surpande
Page Nos : 161-169
Description :
Nutritional status, health status and occupational stress are distinct but interrelated factors. Any variation in one factor will affects other two factors. If there is increase in occupational stress it affects nutritional status and in turn create health problem. Women‟s primary responsibility for household‟s nutrition e.g. Food preparation, healthcare the immediate determinants of nutritional status (dietary intake, health, and care) do not differ in urban and rural context. But urban households may have a more difficult time than rural ones in maintaining adequate nutritional levels Poor physical condition at work non availability of modernized equipment, low wages and non supportive management staff worsen the physical and mental health of workers. On the other hand change in health status predisposes the occupational stress and initiates problem reported that physical hazard such as inadequate lighting and overheating at several units must receive attention and intervention. The management must be aware that this condition could influence workers productivity and factory production. The amount and quality of light at a workplace, walls and work surfaces can influence the health of the people and their job performance. Traditionally labour-oriented markets are changing towards more automation and mechanization, at the same time general awareness about occupational safety, occupational and environmental hazard is limited in the society. Keywords: Nutritional status, Occupational stress, dietary intake, healthcare.
