Risk Factors and Association of Environmental with The Incidence of Acute Respiratory Infection in Toddlers: Study on Working Area of Lubuk Kilangan Public Health Center

Abstract

Air Pollution and environmental factors are closely related to the incidence of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI). House construction and the environment that do not meet health requirements and environmental pollution such as smoke from industry, transportation facilities, and indoor air pollution are risk factors for the source of ARI. This study aims to find out the association between environmental risk factors and the Incidence of ARI in toddlers in the working area of Lubuk Kilangan Public Health Centre. This study used a descriptive-analytical research design with a crosssectional approach, using a random sampling technique, a sample of 96 toddlers was obtained. Data analysis in this study used Chi-Square and t-Independent tests, PM10 concentrations (p=0,009) ventilation area (p=0.000), occupancy density (p=0.029), humidity (0.000), and lighting (p=0.000). Meanwhile, for SO2 concentration in this study, there was no relationship with the incidence of ARI in toddlers (p = 0.302). Based on the results obtained It is hoped that sanitarian staff and related institutions will further increase public knowledge, especially about home sanitation, healthy lifestyles, and the impact of exposure to pollutant concentrations from industry, so that they can control risk factors that can cause ARI.