Health camp at BLK Super Specialty Hospital detects respiratory, orthopaedic and cardiovascular problems in Delhi’s traffic policemen
Unhealthy working conditions, combined with the rising air pollution, stress and changing lifestyle have made Delhi Police Personnel vulnerable to health problems.
A health checkup camp in the national capital revealed that at least 1 in 5 traffic policemen in Delhi is suffering from respiratory problems. Orthopaedics and Cardiovascular problems were also detected in some of the 200-odd policemen who underwent check-ups at a camp organized by BLK Super Specialty Hospital.
In view of occupational and health hazards being faced by the men in uniform, BLK Super Speciality Hospital today organized the first of its series of health checkup camps wherein nearly 200 traffic personnel were screened and consulted. Along with routine tests such as Complete Blood Count, Height & Weight Measurement, BMD, Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, ECG and Peak Flow Metery, Senior Cardiologist, Orthopaedician, and respiratory expert provided consultations to these officers.
Delhi Traffic Police personnel have been advised by doctors to adopt a healthy lifestyle and wear good quality anti-pollution masks while on duty in view of rising poisonous vehicular emissions
“The camp saw a footfall of about 200 traffic policemen who came out here to get themselves checked out for any kind of ailment, so as to maintain their good health which in turn affects the quality of work. The pulmonary function test revealed that nearly 35-40 of the 200 suffered from breathing problems. Lung congestion, asthma, and throat irritation were the common problems detected. We found that mainly they were victims of respiratory problems, high cholesterol, hypertension, high sugar levels, some of them suffered joints pains and displayed low bone density due to long standing jobs. We have advised them to take medications and go for some other tests for better treatment and care,” said Dr. Sandeep Nayar, Director & HOD, BLK Centre for Chest and Respiratory Diseases, BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi.
Delhi Traffic Police personnel have been advised by doctors to adopt a healthy lifestyle and wear good quality anti-pollution masks while on duty in view of rising poisonous vehicular emissions.
“Occupational hazards have made our traffic enforcers’ life difficult. With harsh weather conditions, dust, pollution, heat and cold, they are at high risk for developing health problems. A large number of policemen were not even aware of their deteriorating health. A complete check-up and medical interventions at the camp will help them in regaining their good health. They were advised to wear good quality pollution masks while performing the duty, do Yoga and breathing exercises, try meditation and eat healthy food.” added Dr. Nayar.
PM 2.5 levels have crossed the severe and above severe mark in metro cities including Delhi and that is adversely affecting traffic policemen lung health.
