ESTIMATION OF PEFR IN SUGARCANE MILL WORKERS IN MADURAI CITY

Environmental pollution plays a major role in Health hazards of the Respiratory system of individuals working in any mills, factories or industries. In order to ensure their safety and welfare and to avoid occupational hazards, to keep them hale and healthy ,this study was undertaken in a small group of sugarcane mill workers in National sugar factory, Alanganallur in Madurai city with the help of Portable Wright\'s Peak Flow Meter. Health education was given to lead a better life wearing protective gadgets, taking healthy food, doing regular physical activities and avoid consumption of alcohol and smoking and to keep their life fit and to stay healthy.