Abstract

STUDY OF CAUSATIVE FACTORS OF VARIOUS DISEASES IN BUS DRIVING PROFESSION

Dr. Dnyaneshwar Ashokrao Jadhao*, Dr. Abhinandan A. Muke and Dr. Anand B. More

ABSTRACT

The work of professional bus drivers is considered as extremely stressful. This profession disrupts their work life and home life, makes social activities and regular breaks very hard to plan and supplies constant hassle. Study was conducted in depth interviews and clinical examination on 100 volunteer. Data was collected and analysed. Aim- Study of bus driving profession as a contributing Hetu in various diseases. Objectives-1. Collects information of bus driving profession. 2. Study the Hetu‟s in bus driver profession for various diseases from Ayurvedic point of view. 3. Find out the exact nature and intensity of health hazards caused by bus driving. Methodology- A Qualitative Descriptive type of research conducted on the 100 patients of bus driver. Discussion- In all male Drivers 100% Yanasevan, uncomfortable cabin and inhalation of smoke in cabin was observed. Change of Duty Pattern was observed in 81%. In Viharaja Avyayama 91% Diwaswap 73% were observed. Different Vyasans observed in 74%. In Manas Hetu Chinta 45%, Krodha 43% of patients observed moderately. Various Lakshana observed were Katishool, Janusandhishool, Aruchi, Agnimandya, predominantly. Various Srotas Dushti were observed like Asthivaha, Majjavaha, Annavaha, Pranavaha, Rasavaha. According to Vyadhi Katishool, Janusandhishool of patients predominantly were observed. Conclusion- Yanasevana, inhalation of smoke, uncomfortable cabin, steering vibration, disturbance from conductor and passengers are the professional hazards of bus driving. Various Aharaja Hetu, Viharaj Hetu manas hetu and Vyasana contribute in the various types of diseases. Majority sroatas dusthi and turns into various types of diseases.

Keywords: Drivers, Hetus, Worklife.