Omni Health Journal
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Omni Health Journal. Volume 2. Issue 1. (January 2025)

Relationship of active and passive smokers to the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis

Hasanudin, Innayah Salsadilah (Unknown)
Watung, Grace I.V (Unknown)
Darmin, Darmin (Unknown)

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Publish Date
31 Jan 2025

Abstract

Background: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the Mycobacterium Tuberculosis germ. Through these germs, it then spreads from tuberculosis sufferers through the air. Smoking is one of the things that increases the risk of pulmonary tuberculosis. Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between active smokers and passive smokers with the incidence of tuberculosis. Methods: This research method uses a type of analytical research using a cross sectional approach where the sample used is 52 respondents. Results: Based on the results of the chi-square test, it was found that there is a relationship between active smokers and passive smokers with the incidence of Tuberculosis. Conclusion: Based on the results of the analysis, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between active smokers and passive smokers.

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health

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Bantayang Omni Cendekia

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Dentistry Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience Nursing Public Health Veterinary

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Omni Health Journal (OHJ) is an open-access scientific journal that publishes original research articles in the fields of medicine and health. The journal aims to serve as a publication platform for academics, practitioners, researchers, and health professionals to share research findings and ...