Eye Injuries among the Tannery Workers of Kanpur City, India

Abstract

Occupational health hazards among the workers in the tannery industries are well known. However, a study on eye problems/injury among tannery workers is scanty. They are exposed to hazardous chemicals which is directly associated with their health. This study examined the prevalence of eye problems/injuries and their determinants among them. A total of 284 tannery and 289 non-tannery workers were interviewed during January-June 2015 from Kanpur using a three-stage sampling design. Bivariate and logistic regression analysis have been applied for data analysis. Results show that the prevalence of eye problems was higher among tannery workers than non-tannery workers. More than one-fifth (22.5%) of the tannery workers suffered from cloudy and blurry vision.