The prevalence of pulmonary diseases in the population of Shkodra in the years 2021-2023 and the influencing factors

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Vol. 10 No. 3

November, 2024

Academic Journal of Business, Administration

Law and Social Sciences

E-ISSN 2410-8693

ISSN 2410-3918

The prevalence of pulmonary diseases in the population of Shkodra in the

years 2021-2023 and the inuencing factors

Ariana Striniqi (Lacej)

University “Luigj Gurakuqi of Shkoder”, Shkoder, Albania

DOI: hps://doi.org/10.2478/ajbals-2024-0024

Abstract

Pulmonary diseases are ranked fourth for the high mortality rate, after those tumoral,

cardiological or even strokes, which immediately lead to the fatal loss of life. Smoking is listed

among the main causes of pulmonary diseases. In addition, another risk factor is air pollution.

The main air pollutants are: Carbon monoxide, CO, Dioxide of carbon CO2, Sulfur dioxide SO2,

Nitrogen dioxide NO2, ne particles PM, Ozone level O3, Volatile organic compounds (VOC,

Lead (Pb)).

Pollution can irritate the lungs and lead to their destruction, so it is advisable to live in an

environment away from dust and smoke. Other risk factors include chemicals and infections.

In Albania, an increase in the number of women aected by smoking is observed. Referring

to recent studies conducted on this issue, they show that about 30-40% of Albanians are

allergic, while 3% of the population suers because of asthma. Some of the symptoms of this

disease are obstructions in breathing, tightness in the chest or even cough with secretions.

Cancer can lie dormant for 20 years and afterwards it may appear. Environmental pollution,

genetic transmission, lung infections and smoking are the most common causes of lung

cancer. The main pulmonary diseases that aect the citizens of Shkodra are: TB, COPD,

Pneumonia, Bronchopneumonia, Pleural eusion, Bronchial asthma, TEP thromboembolism,

TU Pneumonia, Bilateral Bronchitis, Diuse Bronchitis, Hemoptysis, Pulmonary Edema. The

presence of green spaces promotes the connection with nature and it can therefore lead to

beer human well-being. The presence of greenery reduces stress, respiratory diseases, heart

diseases as well as helps in connecting with nature. This study is carried out in the infectious

disease department of the Regional Hospital of Shkodra from 2021-2023.

The results of this study serve as evidence that sheds light on the high prevalence of touch

from pulmonary diseases in hospitalized patients in the district of Shkodra. External factors

and internal factors must be evident in order for people to become aware of their health

problems and to take care in order to prevent the occurrence of these very dangerous diseases.

Keywords: pulmonary diseases, factor air pollution, green spaces, ozone level, CO2, sulfur

dioxide SO2, Pb irritation, allergic.

Research Article

© 2024 Ariana Striniqi (Lacej)

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