Association between the exposures to industrial air pollution with respiratory symptoms among residents in Parit Raja, Batu Pahat

MD.SOM, NUR AFZA NATASHA (2021) Association between the exposures to industrial air pollution with respiratory symptoms among residents in Parit Raja, Batu Pahat. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: The development of the manufacturing and industrial sectors in Parit Raja has resulted in rapid growth during the last 20 years. However, there is no disputing, that this industry has contributed greatly to the problem of air pollution in Parit Raja as a result of the industrial operations. Generally, air pollution has become a serious health concern, particularly for those who live in urban areas or near industrial facilities. Despite the fact that numerous studies have demonstrated a strong relationship between exposure to air pollution and the progression of myriad disease in nearly every organ system, their connection are yet difficult to explained. Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the association between the exposure to industrial air pollution with the respiratory symptoms among the adult residents in Parit Raja, Batu Pahat. Methodology: A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted among 110 adult residents in Parit Raja, Batu Pahat aged 19-65 years old. A self-administered, validated and pretested questionnaire adapted from American Thoracic Society was used to collect data on respiratory symptoms, history of exposure, and socio-demographic background of adult residents living within 5 km from the industrial area, which categorize as the exposed group, and adult residents living more than 5 km from industrial area, which categorize as the comparative group. Result: Significant differences in cough (χ2= 10.446, p=0.001) and chest tightness (χ2= 6.643, p=0.010) symptoms were found when the two groups were compared. Cough and chest tightness symptoms were shown to have higher association with the distance of residents' homes from industrial area (p<0.05, OR = 5.278) and (p<0.05, OR = 4.354) respectively . The length of time spent in the residential area on the other hand was significantly associated with the complaints of chest tightness (p<0.05, OR = 4.246). Result from Multiple Logistic Regression shows the most significant predictors of chest tightness symptoms after controlling all possible confounders is the distance of the residents’ house from the industrial area. Conclusion: This study discovered that exposure to industrial air pollution causes not only respiratory symptoms but also acute respiratory infection, which includes runny nose/flu, sore or dry throat, headache, itching or eye irritation, and facial rashes, although the percentage was relatively low. Hence findings add to beneficial reference for better initiatives aimed at making the environment safer and cleaner for residents living near industrial facilities. Keywords: Industrial air pollution; respiratory symptoms; distance from industry, staying duration.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Mr Hafizzuddin Hamidon
Date Deposited:	24 Aug 2023 04:46
Last Modified:	24 Aug 2023 04:46
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1030

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