Unhealthy working conditions, combined with the rising air pollution, stress and changing lifestyle have made Delhi Police Personnel vulnerable to health problems. According to a recent study it was revealed that atleast one in every five traffic policemen in the national Capital is suffering from respiratory problems.
Doctors have also detected Orthopaedics and Cardiovascular problems in some of the traffic personnel in a dedicated camp organized by BLK Super Specialty hospital organized on Sunday in which 200 policemen participated.
Delhi traffic police personnel were 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 participated in health check up camp.
“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,” said Dr Sandeep Nayar, Director of BLK Centre for Chest and Respiratory Diseases.
“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,” he said.
“Occupational hazards have made traffic personnel 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 condition.
A complete check-up and medical interventions at the camp will help them in regaining their good health,” said Nayar.
Traffic personnel were advised to wear good quality pollution masks while performing the duty. Besides doing yoga and breathing exercises, try meditation and eat healthy food,” he added.