Goldsmiths live 13 years less than the average life expectancy of the general population in the country. This information has come up in a study of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University has conducted a research on gold artisans. Their data shows that 3 out of every 4 workers suffer from two or more non-communicable diseases. Sixty-five percent suffer from high blood pressure, half have diabetes, 35 percent suffer from heart disease and 20 percent suffer from kidney disease. It is known that various harmful chemicals are responsible for the shortening of the life expectancy of goldsmiths, as well as their lives.
Thousands of traditions of this city are hidden in hundreds of alleys in Old Dhaka's Tanti Bazar. Nur Mohammad Nabi has been making gold ornaments here for generations. There is no equipment. Trusting eyes and perfect craftsmanship of hands. However, the problem of this journey was not less.
Cannot run fan while working. Working in the heat causes cold, fever. Dust also enters. Like Noor, other artisans are also suffering from complex physical problems. But there is no way to get rid of it.
Other artisans say that when sulphuric acid hits, it emits smoke. No matter how much it is covered, the smoke will come. Of course, it is harmful to health. Besides, when the gas goes, the chest burns, coughs.
Dr Romen Raihan, associate professor of BSMMU's public health and informatics department, said the environment in which gold artisans work needs to be improved. Arranging ventilations. Besides, it is necessary to think about the fact that there is more manpower. Along with this, life should also be changed. For example, not drinking alcohol, not smoking. You also have to exercise with it.
According to BSMMU's research, goldsmiths live 13 years less than the average life expectancy of the common people of the country.
