Silicosis Programme Bankura

BANKURA

WHAT IS SILICOSISSilicosis is a condition caused by inhaling too much silica over a long period of time. Silica is a crystal-like mineral found in sand and rocks, such as granite. Silica can have deadly consequences for people who work with stone, concrete, glass, or other forms of rock. It is preventable but not curable.

THANKS TO DM BANKURA

SPECIAL INITIATIVE FROM DISTRICT MAGISTRATE IN WELL

ADVANCE IN THE FORM OF SPECIAL MEDICAL CHECK UP FOR THE STONE CRASHERS

WORKERS DONE ON 18.02.2016 AT KRISHNAPUR ,SALTORA

Who Is at Risk for Silicosis?Factory, mine, and masonry workers are at the greatest risk for silicosis because they deal with silica in their work. Silica is a highly common mineral found in sand, rock, and quartz. People who work in the following industries are at greatest risk:asphalt manufacturingconcrete productioncrushing or drilling rock and concretedemolition workglass manufacturingmasonryminingquarryingsandblastingtunneling

What Are the Symptoms of Silicosis?Silicosis is a progressive condition, meaning it gets worse over time. Symptoms may start out as an intense cough, shortness of breath, or weakness. Other possible symptoms are chest pain, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and respiratory fever. Having silicosis increases your risk for respiratory infections, including tuberculosis.

How Is Silicosis Treated?Silicosis does not have a specific medical treatment. The aim of treatment is to reduce symptoms. Cough medicine can help with cough symptoms, while antibiotics can help to treat respiratory infections. Inhalers can be used to open up the airways. Some patients wear oxygen masks to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood. Patients with silicosis should avoid further silica exposure. Because smoking damages lung tissue, quitting smoking can help.Because silicosis patients are at higher risk for tuberculosis (TB), they should be tested regularly for the condition. A physician can prescribe medications to treat TB.Patients with severe silicosis may require a lung transplant.

DISTRICT ACTIVITYTHE SUSPECTED SILICOSIS AFFECTED BLOCKS

OF BANKURA DISTRICT ARE BARJORA,MEJHIA,G-GHATI,SALTORA & CHHATNA

MICRO PLAN FOR PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SILICOSIS IN THE DISTRICT OF BANKUA HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE BY ESTIMATION OF POPULATION AT RISK.

SCREENING OF SUSPECTS CASE PERTICULARLY THE WORKERS AT RISK WILL BE DONE VERY SOON.

A medical camp was already organized at saltora block on 18.02.16 in presence of SDO Sadar,BDO Saltora, ACMOH Sadar ,Bankura along with medical team of block & district level.