A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Awareness Programme on Knowledge Regarding Bladder Cancer among Workers in Selected Textile Industries at Bengaluru

Abstract

Cancer, a potentially fatal disease and the second leading cause of mortality worldwide after cardiovascular disease, poses significant threats to health and family. Bladder cancer, the ninth most common cancer globally, was estimated to have 430,000 new cases in 2012 and ranks as the sixth most common cancer among men. The textile industry, a major global sector, exposes workers to numerous chemicals including dyes, solvents, optical brighteners, and both natural and synthetic fiber dusts, which can adversely affect their health. Many of these substances have been identified as mutagenic and carcinogenic. Continuous exposure to these chemicals underscores the need to assess cancer risk at various job levels within the textile industry to evaluate overall risk and develop effective cancer prevention strategies.