Healthy behaviors among carpet weavers in Golestan Province, Iran
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The carpet industry developed various types of respiratory and musculoskeletal disorders, eyesight problems, carpal tunnel syndrome and skin problems. Healthy behavior of carpet weavers is not in a desirable level. We recommended appropriate interventions such as health service, education improvement and advocacy for promoting healthy behaviors of carpet weavers.
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volume 3 issue 1
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publication date 2016-01
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