A Survey-Based Analysis of the Usage Experience of Aluminium Metal Vessels in Our Lives for Risk Assessment among Kadapa City, Andhra Pradesh, India
G. Kondaiah *
Department of Zoology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India.
U. Srineetha
Government Degree college for Women, Pulivendula, (Affiliated to Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa), Andhra Pradesh, India.
D. Veera Nagendra Kumar
Government Degree college for Men (A), Kadapa, (Affiliated to Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa), Andhra Pradesh, India.
C. Narasimha Rao
Government Degree college, Mydukur, (Affiliated to Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa), Andhra Pradesh, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the purpose, usage, and side effects of the aluminium vessels used by participants.
Methods: It is a survey-based study designed to check the extent of aluminium involvement in their lives and perception of awareness. The 12-item questionnaire was administered to the participants who were English-literate and Telugu (local) language. In total, 500 participants indicated that they had used aluminium metal vessels. Section 1 with demographic information, and Section 2 with twelve questions with multiple correct answers.
Results: The findings of this study indicate that knowledge, purpose, usage, and side effects of aluminium metal vessels. However, the current consensus among the respondents is that current aluminium toxicity-focused knowledge is inadequate for such an application.
Conclusion: The current study was designed to explore the frequency of aluminium usage in various forms in the Indian population of Kadapa city of Andhra Pradesh and investigate any preferential difference in aluminium usage with education and occupation. The major findings are that the majority of respondents used aluminium vessels for different purposes, and fewer were aware of safety concerns. Using aluminium vessels causes different health problems. However, this study recommended alternatives to aluminium vessels, such as brass, stainless, and copper, etc.
Keywords: Aluminium metal utensils, safety concerns, renal failure, side effects