Health hazards in sericulture


 
 
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Health Hazards in Sericulture

Health Hazards in Sericulture

  • Handling of dead worms with bare hands contributes to infection and illness.
  • Standing continuously for about 12-16 hours a day may lead to health disorders like headaches, spine etc.
  • Vapors from boiling cocoons and diesel fumes from machines may lead to respiratory diseases like asthma and bronchitis.
  • Continuous exposure to the noise made by spinning and winding may result in hearing disorders.
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    Question : 1

    Silk workers who process raw silk often suffer from _____________  disease caused by inhalation of vapors from boiling cocoon, poorly lit and poorly ventilated unit.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are correct about sericulture ?

    (a) Handling of dead worms with bare hands contributes to infection and illness .

    (b) Silk workers who process raw silk often suffer from asthma and respiratory disease caused by inhalation of vapors from boiling cocoon, poorly lit and poorly ventilated unit.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Vapors from boiling cocoons and diesel fumes from machines may lead to respiratory diseases like _____________________ .

    Right Option : B
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