Socio-economic determinants of common mental disorders among salt pan workers in Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu
By: Bedi, Supriya
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BookPublisher: Economic & Political Weekly Description: 61(7), Feb 14, 2026: p.52-58.
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Economic & Political WeeklySummary: Salt pan workers face harsh socio-economic conditions that markedly increase their vulnerability to psychological distress, which in turn exacerbates their risk of developing common mental health disorders. Based on a survey of salt pan workers in Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, it is found that 75.4% of the workers exhibited symptoms of CMDs. The findings highlighted a stark disparity in CMD prevalence among different groups within the community, with marginalised groups, such as women and Scheduled Castes, experiencing a much higher incidence of CMD. Reducing the debt repayment obligation decreased the prevalence of CMD symptoms.-Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2026/7/special-articles/socio-economic-determinants-common-mental.html
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Salt pan workers face harsh socio-economic conditions that markedly increase their vulnerability to psychological distress, which in turn exacerbates their risk of developing common mental health disorders. Based on a survey of salt pan workers in Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, it is found that 75.4% of the workers exhibited symptoms of CMDs. The findings highlighted a stark disparity in CMD prevalence among different groups within the community, with marginalised groups, such as women and Scheduled Castes, experiencing a much higher incidence of CMD. Reducing the debt repayment obligation decreased the prevalence of CMD symptoms.-Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2026/7/special-articles/socio-economic-determinants-common-mental.html
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