Global Journal of Medical Research, L: Nutrition & Food Science, Volume 22 Issue 2

43 Year 2022 Global Journal of Medical Research Volume XXII Issue II Version I ( D ) L © 2022 Global Journals Assessment of Body Mass Index (BMI) and General Health Status of Male Auto-Rickshaw Drivers in Garia, Kolkata tests conducted on these data, it can be concluded that a significant number of auto-rickshaw drivers enjoy not- so-bad economic condition, and good health, in spite of having long working hours, and being addicted to tobacco; however, there is a probability that they are either overweight/obese currently, or likely to become overweight/obese in the near future. A plus point of this study is that it has been able to draw the above conclusions without performing any expensive and/or complicated medical examination. However, if data regarding the respiratory system, the musculo-skeletal system, and some general health parameters like blood pressure and blood sugar level, of the auto-rickshaw drivers, were also collected and analysed, a more or less comprehensive idea regarding the health status of the drivers could have been obtained. Also, if auto-rickshaw drivers from other auto-rickshaw stands were also included in the study, it would have yielded a more general picture regarding the health status (of the auto-rickshaw drivers of Kolkata). If possible, these assignments can be taken up in future. A cknowledgements The author is deeply indebted to Ms. Poulami Basu, MSc (Applied Nutrition) student (session: 2016- 18), AIIH & PH, Kolkata, for collecting the data and helping in the analysis. Besides, the author wants to express her gratitude to the auto-rickshaw drivers (who have participated in this study), attached to the Garia Southern Avenue auto-rickshaw stand, for their cooperation in the data collection process. Source of Funding: Personal Source Conflict of Interest: The author certifies that there is no conflict of interest, involved in this study. R eferences R éférences R eferencias 1. Melwani V, Priya A, Toppo M, Sethia S, Khan A, Melwani S. Study to Assess the Socio-Demographic Profile, Health Status and Working Conditions of Auto-Rickshaw Drivers in Bhopal. Int J Community Med Public Heal. 2018; 5(4): 1323–6. 2. Mahadik VJ, Waingankar P, Anjenaya S, Sanjeev S, Mali K. Cross-Sectional Study of Health Status of Auto Rickshaw Drivers in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India. MGM J Med Sci. 2017; 4(4): 164–70. 3. Agarwal S, Pradhan A, Ray Chaudhuri G, Das S. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Low Back Pain among Auto-Rickshaw Drivers in Urban Kolkata, India. Int J Curr Res Acad Rev. 2017; 5(5): 85–92. 4. Mitra S, Chakraborty B. A Study on the Socio- Demographic and the Clinical Profiles, Along with Some Management Indicators, of the MDR TB Patients at the Domjur Block, Howrah District, West Bengal, India. J Bacteriol Infect Dis [Internet]. 2020; S(2). Available from: https://www.alliedacade - mies.org/articles/a-study-on-the-sociodemographic- and-the-clinical-profiles-along-with-some-manage- ment-indicators-of-the-mdr-tb-patients-a.pdf 5. Yesurajan M, Indra T. Common Work Related Health Problems of Auto Rickshaw Drivers in India- Causes and Strategies. Int J Appl Res. 2017; 3(6): 232–6. 6. Gupta D, Pawar S. Study of Respiratory Health in Auto Rickshaw Drivers in Mumbai. Int J Adv Res. 2020; 8(4): 1033–7. 7. Chougule PS, Kurane TS, Patil SV, Kamble DM, Kumbhare BM, Waghamare SK. A Study the Problems of Auto Rickshaw Drivers in Kolhapur City Using Statistical Tools and Techniques. EPRA Int J Multidiscip Res. 2020; 6(11): 162–70. 8. Debbarma D, Mitra S. Occupational Health Problems of the Auto Rickshaws Service Providers in Agartala City: A Case Study of Nagerjala Motor Stand. Int J Curr Res Rev. 2017; 9(22): 16–21. 9. Jain S, Yuwane P. A Study of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor Among Auto: Rickshaw Drivers in Gwalior City, M.P. Int J Med Heal Res. 2018; 4(4): 162–5.