Question

Which diseases are commonly found among the workers of silk industry?

Answer 1

respiratory problems like asthma.

Answer 2

people working in silk industry usually suffer from respiratory and skin diseases. Respiratory diseases are a result of the various gases produced during the process and allergic components present in the moth and raw silk. Skin diseases are caused during handling and processing of raw silk which irritates the skin and led to skin lesions and rashes. As such no specific bacterial disease is caused to the the workers due to the industry.