Health profile of food handlers in Oman

ABSTRACT

This study was done to show the health profile of workers working in restaurants, catering establishments and other food shops in Oman, Muscat Governorate. A total 180 food handlers were examined for parasites and other health problems during the period from 1st March to 31st May 1996. The results revealed that a total of 30 [16.6%] workers were positive for different intestinal parasites. E. Histolytica and G. Lamblia with overall incidence of 6.7% and 5% respectively. Skin and respiratory diseases represents 54.4% and 41.6%, respectively. Results were tabulated according to the percentage of positivity of individual parasites. Follow up studies were recommended to investigate the prevalence of infectious diseases among workers