Quality of Life among the Traffic Police Officers Working in Shyambazar Jurisdiction, Kolkata

Quality of Life among the Traffic Police Officers Working in Shyambazar Jurisdiction, Kolkata

Background: As far as the working environment is concerned, traffic police officers are usually exposed to different health problems due to the nature of their work. This study aimed to assess the life quality of traffic police officers working in Shyambazar jurisdiction, Kolkata, India. Methods: A...

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