Research Article
Knowledge and Practice on Prevention of Respiratory Health Problems among Traffic Police in Kathmandu, Nepal
Table 2
Knowledge regarding respiratory problems due to air pollution and their prevention.
| Variables | Frequency | Percent |
| Effects on respiratory system | | | Pneumonia | 36 | 43.4 | Lung cancer | 70 | 84.3 | Bronchial asthma | 65 | 78.3 | Common cold | 59 | 71.1 | Sign and symptoms of respiratory problems | | | Cough | 48 | 57.8 | Difficulty in breathing | 75 | 90.4 | Wheezing sound | 59 | 71.1 | Sneezing and running nose | 44 | 53.0 | Preventive measures to avoid respiratory problems | | | Proper management of waste | 55 | 66.3 | Wearing mask | 65 | 78.3 | Regular health checkup | 48 | 57.8 | Less work on polluted area | 49 | 59.0 | Suitable mask to protect from air pollution | | | Cloth mask | 14 | 16.9 | Antipollution mask | 62 | 74.7 | Gas mask | 7 | 8.4 |
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