EXPOSURE TO VEHICULAR POLLUTION AND RESPIRATORY IMPAIRMENT IN TRAFFIC POLICE MEN OF PUNE CITY A REVIEW

Abstract

The phenomenon called pollution is an inescapable consequence of the presence of man and his activities. In Unani Medicine, the concept of Air pollution is known as Fizai Aaloodgi. The Air is said to be Alooda [polluted] when it is mixed with Dukhan [smoke] or Gubar [dusty haze]. This Dukhan or Gubar is originated from different sources. In urban areas mobile or vehicular pollution is predominant and significantly contributes to air quality problems. Road traffic produce volatile organic compounds, suspended particular matters, which makes adverse health effects on the exposed population. The aim of this study was respiratory impairment in traffic policemen by vehicular pollution and the effect on their respiratory health status using various objectives test and a questionnaire. After the analysis of collection of date it is found that there is a significant difference between Group I (Traffic Police) and Group II non traffic police. In these criteria related to respiratory treatment such as respiratory rate recurrent headache, attack of Asthma, attack of cough, running nose and watery eyes.