• Dr.R.Usharani

Handloom industry is a traditional based and home grown activity and has importance for livelihood generation. Handloom weaving is one among such occupations practiced by specific castes of people in different parts of India. The handloom sector occupies a distinct and unique place in the Indian economy. It is the largest generator of non-farm rural employment. India is the highest handloom producing country in the world. Over the past decade, the situation of most weavers has deteriorated into a pitiful state, as weavers face increased poverty, hunger, health issues and inability to provide for their families. It is estimated that over 50 per cent of weavers’ children are malnourished. Weavers and family members also frequently suffer from a range of health ailments related to malnutrition and exhaustion. Weavers are the main population who suffer major health problems such as accidents, respiratory problems, musculoskeletal problem and long term diseases like hypertension as well as disabilities such as permanent hearing loss due to exposure to noise. The present study was carried out assessment of life style, socio economic status, and work pattern and health problems of the weavers in Coimbatore district.

Handloom weavers, Life style pattern, Health problems, socio economic background

"Demographic profile and health problems of selected Handloom Weavers in Coimbatore", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no.a396-a402, February-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502049.pdf

"Demographic profile and health problems of selected Handloom Weavers in Coimbatore", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no. ppa396-a402, February-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502049.pdf