Exposure to indoor air pollutants (PMIO, CO2 and CO) and respiratory health among long distance express bus drivers

Othman, Mohd Firdaus (2012) Exposure to indoor air pollutants (PMIO, CO2 and CO) and respiratory health among long distance express bus drivers. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Summary: Introduction: Previous studies have consistently found that exposure to indoor air pollutants is higher inside the building and also buses. However, there are limited studies have been conducted in Malaysia related to indoor air pollutant in long distance express buses. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the exposure of indoor air pollutants (PMIO, CO2 and CO) and respiratory health problem among long distance express bus drivers. Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted among a total of 30 long distance express bus drivers and the entire respondent were male. Exposure of PMIO was measured using DustTrak Aerosol Monitor while CO2 and CO were measured using Q- Trak IAQ Plus and all parameter were measured along the route where the average is 4 hours duration. The route is based at Kuala Lumpur and travelled to another region in peninsular Malaysia. A purposive sampling was used to select the respondents based on inclusive and exclusive criteria such aged 20 to 56 years old, at least I year working experience, no history of chronic lung disease, and non-smoking. Questionnaire adapted from American Thoracic Society (A TS) was used to collect information on respondent's socio-economic status, working history, and respiratory symptoms. Lung function test was performed after the participants arrived to their destination. Results and Discussion: Data collected showed that the mean concentration of PMIO (220.00±120.00f.1g/m

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms Norafizah Radzuan
Date Deposited:	22 Nov 2022 06:50
Last Modified:	15 Feb 2023 01:44
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/205

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