A PROJECT ON ICT INTERGRATION IN THE CLASSROOM

CONTINUOUS RIDING OF HUMAN POWERED RICKSHAW HAS AN EFFECT ON THE RIDERS HEALTHOTHER VARIABLES INCLUDE AGE, WEATHER, INFRASTRUCTURE, NO OF DEPENDANTS AND LENGTH OF TIME IN THE JOB

Objectives-To analyze the evolution of human powered

cycle rickshaws in Dhaka-To study the effects of this job on health of the

rider

Goal

Understanding health issues of rickshaw Riders in Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh

SONY

Health issues on Rickshaw Driver-Riders view

• Diarrhea• Chronic Backache• Prone to accidents• Availability of free medicine in

Hospitals• Long queues in the hospital

taking much of their working time

• Lack of medicine• Expensive medical tests• Chest problems• Tuberculosis• Respiratory infection

pneumonia• Cold cough• Appendicitis• Some treatment require a lot of

money e.g. plaster and surgical

Health issues on Rickshaw Driver-DOCTORS VIEW

Rickshaw riding has an effect on the health of the rider. This information is very important to the users of this facility, the riders and the authorities. The users should acknowledge and support the riders fully. The riders should seek medical facilities on time. The authorities should avail medical facilities for the riders. This is a wonderful service bound by culture with economical gains. It is time for all of us to act and sustain the rickshaw and its rider.

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