The IIT report states that more than 50% of truck drivers in India have visually compromised.

The IIT report states that more than 50% of truck drivers in India have visually compromised.




New Delhi:

About 55.1 percent of truck drivers in India have visually compromised, while 53.3 percent require distance vision improvement and 46.7 percent require close-vision treatment, a new report released on Tuesday.

The report prepared by IIT Delhi further stated that about 44.3 percent of the drivers performed above the borderline or body mass index (BMI), 57.4 percent increased blood pressure levels, and 18.4 percent of the border or high blood curry Shown the level.

A total of 50,000 truck drivers in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu were displayed by IIT Delhi in collaboration with The Foundation Foundation.

According to the report, about 33.9 percent of the drivers reported moderate stress, while 2.9 percent found high-stress levels, emphasizing the need for mental health assistance.

Trucks are the backbone of India’s logistic sector, which connect areas across the country and brid down several ways of transport to complete the logistics cycle.

Truck drivers in India tolerate many challenges and a difficult lifestyle. Major issues include prolonged working hours, irregular changes, expanded periods and various health concerns.



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