Impact of Environmental Pollution on the Health of Traffic Wardens in Lahore, Pakistan
Keywords:
Traffic Warden, Pollution, Noise, Air, Health Issues, VehiclesAbstract
This study examined the health problems that traffic wardens in Lahore City encountered in relation to environmental pollution. Due to the city's heavy traffic, traffic wardens are exposed to a range of environmental contaminants, such as noise and air pollution. In-depth interviews with 10 traffic wardens with more than two years of working experience at traffic signals were conducted as part of the study's qualitative research technique. All of the traffic wardens who were interviewed for the study reported health issues, including respiratory issues, ear impairment, headaches, muscular discomfort, and tuberculosis. The study also discovered that the government does not provide traffic wardens with masks or other protective equipment and that the facilities at traffic signals are insufficient. The study came to the conclusion that effective systems and rules are required to guarantee that traffic wardens have access to suitable medical facilities. To lessen the consequences of environmental pollution, the government should also give traffic enforcers masks and other safety equipment.
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