Indoor Incense Burning and Lung Function in Diabetic Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Yaxian Meng, Hxiaojie Han, Chao Yi, Miao Liu, Ruoqing Chen, Haitao Chen, Tao Zhou, Jianjun Liu, Xiaoliang Chen, Yiqiang Zhan
Primary Institution: Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China
Hypothesis
Diabetics exposed to indoor incense burning are at a higher risk of impaired lung function compared to non-exposed individuals.
Conclusion
The study found a link between indoor incense burning and impaired lung function in patients with diabetes, particularly in men.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants exposed to indoor incense burning had 130% higher odds of impaired lung function.
- The association was statistically significant only in men.
- 54 participants (14.4%) were identified as having impaired lung function.
- The prevalence of impaired lung function was higher in the exposed group at 28.6%.
Takeaway
Burning incense indoors can make it harder for people with diabetes to breathe well, especially men.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using structured questionnaires and spirometry to assess lung function in 376 diabetic adults.
Potential Biases
Information bias may have occurred due to reliance on self-reported data.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and potential selection and information biases.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 222 men and 154 women, with a mean age of 53.1 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Confidence Interval
95%CI: 0.97, 5.16
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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