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Effects of residential proximity to industrial zone on respiratory symptoms among residents in Parit Raja, Batu Pahat

Introduction: The industrial park in the district of Parit Raja, Batu Pahat resulted in rapid growth of the town during the last 20 years and has been a reason of concern that this park also has contributed greatly to the problem of air pollution. The aim of this study was to evaluate the associatio...

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Main Authors: Isa, Khairul Nizam Mohd, Som, Nur Afza Natasha Md, Jalaludin, Juliana, Hashim, Nor Haslina
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spelling my.upm.eprints.1061642024-09-03T08:12:28Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/106164/ Effects of residential proximity to industrial zone on respiratory symptoms among residents in Parit Raja, Batu Pahat Isa, Khairul Nizam Mohd Som, Nur Afza Natasha Md Jalaludin, Juliana Hashim, Nor Haslina Introduction: The industrial park in the district of Parit Raja, Batu Pahat resulted in rapid growth of the town during the last 20 years and has been a reason of concern that this park also has contributed greatly to the problem of air pollution. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between industrial air pollution and respiratory symptoms in adults living in the Parit Raja. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was undertaken among residents in the district of Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. A total of 110 residents aged between 19 and 65 years were randomly selected and information on personal characteristics and respiratory symptoms was obtained through a validated questionnaire. The prevalence of respiratory symptoms was compared between residents recruited from the areas situated about 5km radius of the industrial park (exposed) and >5km radius from the industrial park (comparative). Results: A total of 34.5 and 25.5 of adults from the exposed group reported experiencing coughing for the last 3 months and chest tightness for the last 3 years. The logistic regression models showed that symptoms of coughing was associated with the exposed group (aOR=6.34, 95 CI=2.08-19.35), male respondents (aOR=3.18, 95 CI=1.10-9.16) and who stay in Part Raja for more than 14 years (aOR=3.16, 95 CI=1.14-8.79). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that long-term air pollution exposures are consistently associated with respiratory symptoms in residents living in the proximity of industrial parks. Therefore, public health initiatives that aim to provide more conducive environment are needed, especially for residents living near industrial parks. Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2024-01 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/106164/1/2024012410072421_MJMHS_0157.pdf Isa, Khairul Nizam Mohd and Som, Nur Afza Natasha Md and Jalaludin, Juliana and Hashim, Nor Haslina (2024) Effects of residential proximity to industrial zone on respiratory symptoms among residents in Parit Raja, Batu Pahat. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 20 (1). pp. 168-174. ISSN 2636-9346 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85185518248&url=10.47836%2fmjmhs.20.1.22&partnerID=40&md5=d62b379897bd95e083782ab51375cfac 10.47836/mjmhs.20.1.22
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description Introduction: The industrial park in the district of Parit Raja, Batu Pahat resulted in rapid growth of the town during the last 20 years and has been a reason of concern that this park also has contributed greatly to the problem of air pollution. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between industrial air pollution and respiratory symptoms in adults living in the Parit Raja. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was undertaken among residents in the district of Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. A total of 110 residents aged between 19 and 65 years were randomly selected and information on personal characteristics and respiratory symptoms was obtained through a validated questionnaire. The prevalence of respiratory symptoms was compared between residents recruited from the areas situated about 5km radius of the industrial park (exposed) and >5km radius from the industrial park (comparative). Results: A total of 34.5 and 25.5 of adults from the exposed group reported experiencing coughing for the last 3 months and chest tightness for the last 3 years. The logistic regression models showed that symptoms of coughing was associated with the exposed group (aOR=6.34, 95 CI=2.08-19.35), male respondents (aOR=3.18, 95 CI=1.10-9.16) and who stay in Part Raja for more than 14 years (aOR=3.16, 95 CI=1.14-8.79). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that long-term air pollution exposures are consistently associated with respiratory symptoms in residents living in the proximity of industrial parks. Therefore, public health initiatives that aim to provide more conducive environment are needed, especially for residents living near industrial parks.
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author Isa, Khairul Nizam Mohd
Som, Nur Afza Natasha Md
Jalaludin, Juliana
Hashim, Nor Haslina
spellingShingle Isa, Khairul Nizam Mohd
Som, Nur Afza Natasha Md
Jalaludin, Juliana
Hashim, Nor Haslina
Effects of residential proximity to industrial zone on respiratory symptoms among residents in Parit Raja, Batu Pahat
author_facet Isa, Khairul Nizam Mohd
Som, Nur Afza Natasha Md
Jalaludin, Juliana
Hashim, Nor Haslina
author_sort Isa, Khairul Nizam Mohd
title Effects of residential proximity to industrial zone on respiratory symptoms among residents in Parit Raja, Batu Pahat
title_short Effects of residential proximity to industrial zone on respiratory symptoms among residents in Parit Raja, Batu Pahat
title_full Effects of residential proximity to industrial zone on respiratory symptoms among residents in Parit Raja, Batu Pahat
title_fullStr Effects of residential proximity to industrial zone on respiratory symptoms among residents in Parit Raja, Batu Pahat
title_full_unstemmed Effects of residential proximity to industrial zone on respiratory symptoms among residents in Parit Raja, Batu Pahat
title_sort effects of residential proximity to industrial zone on respiratory symptoms among residents in parit raja, batu pahat
publisher Universiti Putra Malaysia Press
publishDate 2024
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