Exposure to indoor particulate matter (PM2.5), volatile organic compounds (VOCS) and its association with respiratory health among preschool children in an industrial area in Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Jasme, Nur Jannah (2014) Exposure to indoor particulate matter (PM2.5), volatile organic compounds (VOCS) and its association with respiratory health among preschool children in an industrial area in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Project paper (B.S.(Environmental & Occupational Health)) – Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2014. Introduction: Particulate Matter (PM2.5) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), have links to respiratory related problems especially in children. Particulate Matter(PM2.5) has been linked to the decrease in lung function growth among children. Meanwhile, VOCs exposure may increase the risk of childhood asthma. Children are more vulnerable to those diseases because they spend more time at home compared to working adults who spend most of their time working away from home. Besides, industrial area contributes to the increase in indoor pollutants which give adverse respiratory impact to children.0bjective:To determine the exposure of PM 2.5 and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and their association towards respiratory health among preschool children in industrial area. Methodology: 100 preschool children were involved in this cross sectional study with age between 5-6 years old. The study group of 50 children are those who live near industrial area. while the comparative group of 50 children are those who lived far from industrial area. The questionnaires prepared were based on the American Thoracic Society questionnaire, which were filled out by their parents. Lung function test was done using Chest Graph MI-101 Spirometer. Gillian Air Pump and Pbbrae Portable VOC Monitor (Pbbrae 3000)was used to measure the amount of (PM2.5)and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) respectively. Result:There was a significant difference between studied group and comparative group for lung function test and lung function abnormality. Besides that, there was also a significant difference for prevalence of reported symptoms between studied and comparative groups for cough: phlegm and wheezing with 3 times more likelihood of getting cough for studied group(PR= 3.451, 95% C1 =1.22-9.76). There was a correlation between PM2.5 with FEV1/FVC of all respondents involved in this study. Indoor PM2.5 and VOCs concentration among studied group have inverse significant relationships for respiratory symptoms and reduction of lung function. Conclusion: The finding conclude that there was a significant difference between studied group and comparative group for lung function test and lung function abnormality. Furthermore, respondents living near an industrial area have a risk of getting lung function abnormality and respiratory problem. Keyword: lndoor Air Pollutants. Particulate Matter (PM2.5). VOCs, Respiratory Health. Industrial Area.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms. Adni Syuhaida Zon
Date Deposited:	23 Nov 2022 03:53
Last Modified:	24 Mar 2023 01:15
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/487

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