Cross-sectional study on chronic respiratory diseases among residents in a community of Shanghai City

Objective To investigate the factors related to chronic respiratory diseases among Shanghai City Jinyang community residents, so as to provide solution for prevention and treatment of respiratory disease in the community. Methods Questionnaire survey was conducted among 2 064 community residents who were treated by the Jinyang community health service center, descriptive statistics method being applied for the study. Results Living and working environment and the behavior of individuals were found to be related with respiratory disease. Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma were also correlated with the history of using coal methane, working and living in constant contact of dust, as well as having the family history of respiratory diseases. In addition to the above factors, emphysema and chronic bronchitis were also found to be related with smoking and malnutrition in the residents. Conclusion The occurrence of respiratory diseases in the community is closely related to personal history, living habits and the living environment. The best solution for reducing the community's respiratory disease is to strengthen the prevention of respiratory diseases, to improve the residents working and living environment, and to cultivate the healthy life style.