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Introduction: The expansion of industrial activity has raised people's living standards and quality of life, but it has also brought about several occupational risks. One of the oldest and most important industries in India and the rest of the globe is coal mining. The general health status of coal mine workers is currently the subject of very little literature in India. Aim: The current study investigated the general health condition, compare with habits like alcohol, smoking and tobacco use of the coal mine area. Material and methods: In accordance with the survey questions created in accordance with the prescribed proforma with norms of the National Family Health Survey, India, an epidemiological survey descriptive study was carried out among the 282 workers and non-workers of a coal mine located in the coal chemical complex areas of the Mancherial district, Telangana, India. Results: Personal histories were examined in relation to drinking, smoking, and other drug and tobacco use. Out of 282, 126 (45%) are alcoholics, 22 (7%), are smokers, and 14 (4.96%) are tobacco users. The medical condition shows that 173 (61.34%) people (68 non workers and 105 workers) have respiratory problem, 141 (47+94) have musculoskeletal system, along with 37 (eight non-workers and 29 workers) who have cardio-vascular problems, 65 (12 non-workers and 53 workers) who have neurological problems. There are negative health impacts of coal dust significantly with lung problems, cardio-vascular problems in coal mine workers compared to non coal mine workers; especially kidney effect in coal mine workers compared to nil effects in non coal mine workers. Conclusion: The data showed that high kidney, respiratory problems, cardio-vascular problems and other conditions call for rapid treatment.