Abstract
During recent decades, the elevation of workers' health has become the utmost point of concern since it is considered among the primary indicators of economies. The economies, especially the emerging ones, are primarily focusing on every indicator to uplift their businesses. Along with the other aspects, it is also required to assess the impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) on workers' health conditions in small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs). With this aim, we are presenting a detailed analysis to reveal useful insights regarding the COPD-workers' health nexus. The sample set of 1,008 workers is working in various SMEs in Beijing and Tianjin from September, 2020. The findings infer that a rise in COPD concerning wages will uplift the worker health problems due to COPD affecting worker health. Whereas, the working condition and tools, smoking years, and health safety training have a statistically adverse effect on workers' health concerning wages. The outcomes in terms of insights would be useful for planning future perspectives.
Highlights
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a high economic burden for each economy
As Economic Census of Japan (2012) reported that 70% of workers are employed in small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Japan, among these workers, larger proportions of health problems have been found in SMEs than those engaged in larger enterprises
While some empirical studies indicate that COPD disparities, trends, and their impacts on workers’ health are important among SMEs, it is unclear from the literature how SME owners can manage COPD
Summary
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a high economic burden for each economy. COPD signifies severe morbidity, and tobacco smoking is the leading source of COPD, and each sector of the industry is affected, especially small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have faced problems in various economies. While some empirical studies indicate that COPD disparities, trends, and their impacts on workers’ health are important among SMEs, it is unclear from the literature how SME owners can manage COPD. No empirical research work is conducted on the impact of COPD on workers’ health in SMEs in emerging economies. This empirical study aimed to examine the concentrations of COPD and its types in the industrial samples (small and medium) of the workers in emerging one’s economy and measure its hazardous effects on workers’ health. Conclusions and implications are mentioned in the final section
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