This article is a-review of Indian studies on occupational health of women, including a recent comprehensive study of the health of women in organisations based on a sample of 730 women and 80 medical doctors/welfare personnel from various locations in Mumbai. This review highlights the physical and men tal health problems of women at workplaces and suggests control measures.
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H.L. Kaila is Head, Department of Psychology, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai 400 020.
