Background: Women in Agriculture form a significant portion of the productive work force in Indian economy. Occupational Health is a vital component of nation's infrastructure and it focuses on the physical, mental and social well being of workers. In India, Occupational Heath among agricultural women is a public health issue which needs immediate attention.
Objectives: To study the association between health and agriculture, the occupational hazards and health problems faced by agricultural women workers and the related policy provisions in India.
Methods: An extensive literature review and data search were done using online search engines, peer reviewed articles and the reports of various departments of Government of India.
Results: The result reveals that Occupational health hazards have a direct impact on the physical and mental health of women workers.
Conclusion: Implementation of social security and welfare measures by the Government for the agricultural women could enhance the health of women workers.
Keywords: Agriculture; informal sector; occupational hazards; occupational health; women workers.
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