Analytical Study On Common Risk Factors Linked To Asthma In District Abbottabad

Abstract

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that poses a public health burden worldwide, including in Pakistan. The increasing frequency of asthma in districts such as Abbottabad highlights the need to identify and analyze its associated risk factors. This study aims to conduct an investigative assessment of common environmental and lifestyle-related risk factors linked to asthma among residents of District Abbottabad. A cross-sectional analytical study design is proposed, including patients diagnosed with asthma from healthcare facilities in Abbottabad. Data was collected using structured questionnaires focusing on demographic characteristics, environmental exposures (such as tobacco smoke, indoor pollution, and allergens), and lifestyle factors. Previous studies in similar settings have identified key contributors such as tobacco smoke, allergens (dust, pets, carpets), and indoor pollutants like wood or coal smoke as major determinants of asthma. Analysis was done to determine the strength of association between these risk factors and asthma prevalence. The findings are expected to provide evidence-based insights into the most significant contributors to asthma in the local population. This study will contribute to the development of prevention strategies, awareness programs, and improved management policies aimed at reducing asthma in District Abbottabad.