Musculoskeletal morbidity and associated factors among designated sanitation workers employed by Thiruvananthapuram corporation and its possible implications in primary care: A cross-sectional study

The study revealed high burden of musculoskeletal pain like knee pain, low back pain, ankle and shoulder. There is a need to take measures to reduce musculoskeletal pain and morbidities among sanitation workers employed by the corporation. Mostly, they are of older age, majority female gender and are prone to develop diseases of musculoskeletal system. Better ergonomic practices, mechanisation and health education will be beneficial to them.