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Distribution of heat stress exposure profiles and worker perceptions of heat-related health impacts resulting from occupational heat stress in select occupational sectors in southern India (2014–2015)
| S. no | Occupational sectors | Heat exposures WBGT (°C) Mean±SD |
Perceived heat-related health impacts % (frequency) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brick industry (n=67) | 28.2±2.7 | 99 (n=66) |
| 2. | Steel industry (n=87) | 32.3±3.4 | 89 (n=77) |
| 3. | Agriculture (n=158) | 28.0±2.9 | 97 (n=153) |
Note: n=sample size.
