Abstract:
This study inquires into the health status of 730 toddy tappers in two areas (Kokuvil and
Mallakam) in the Jaffna district, in the context of their socio- economic background and
suggestes methods for improvement in the srtandard of their health.In the absence of an
organised occupational health service for these workers,it is suggested that the proposed
primary health care centres incorporate this service,including counselling on accident
prevention,family planning,alcoholism etc.Research studies in the fields of egronomy are
also suggested.
