Association between air pollution and upper respiratory diseases in Hai Phong
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This study investigated the association between air pollution levels and the incidence of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in Hai Phong City, 2017 - 2021, and proposes a sustainable framework for community health education. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. From 2017 - 2019, concentrations of SO2, NO2, and suspended particulate matter exceeded permissible thresholds. A strong positive correlation was found between these pollutants and the incidence of pharyngitis, nasopharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, and adeno-tonsillitis. In contrast, carbon monoxide (CO) showed no statistically significant association with any disease category. The findings underscore air pollution as a major risk factor for URTIs in Hai Phong City. Sustainable community health interventions-including public communication of air quality indices, promotion of personal protective practices, and upstream pollution mitigation - are vital for improving respiratory health outcomes.
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Từ khóa
Air pollution, upper respiratory tract infections, community health education
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