Open AccessPrevalence and risk factors for diabetes mellitus among tuberculosis patients in Moshi Municipal Council, Kilimanjaro Tanzania
Author(s) -
Brian Itiakorit,
Esther Bayiga Zziwa,
Jimmy Osuret
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
east african health research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2520-5285
pISSN - 2520-5277
DOI - 10.24248/eahrj.v5i1.658
Subject(s) - medicine , tanzania , tuberculosis , diabetes mellitus , referral , health facility , public health , environmental health , comorbidity , health care , cross sectional study , population , family medicine , health services , pathology , environmental science , nursing , environmental planning , economic growth , economics , endocrinology
Injuries are a public health concern accounting for 2.78 million fatalities globally. Welders are exposec to a broad range of injuries (e.g. cuts, burns, eye injuries, skin irritations, and musculoskeletal disorders) and yet, there is paucity of information on context specific determinants to inform injury prevention and control. This study determined the factors associated with occupational injuries among welders in Uganda.