A Study on Musculoskeletal Problems and Quality of Life among Quarry Workers in Rural areas of Chamarajanagar Taluk

Abstract

Background : Musculoskeletal disorders due to work affect all age groups, especially people in their working years and pattern of WRMSDs varies among different occupational groups and with different geographical locations.5 Musculoskeletal disorders take a toll on the lives of workers by affecting their activities of daily living (ADL), leading to slow economic growth of their families and results in poor overall quality of life.