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The Effect of Environmental Factors on Leprosy in Children in Urban Areas (Surabaya City)

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The leprosy of one of the most contagious diseases that causes problems is complex, not only in medical terms but extending to social, economic, cultural, security, and national security issues. Problems faced by the sufferer may be social, homeless, tuna, and environmental disturbance. The purpose of this research is to know the effect of environmental factors on the incidence of leprosy in children in urban areas (Surabaya City). This research is an observational analytic study with case control study design. The population in this study ie all individuals (children) who live in Surabaya East Java. The sample in this study is part of the population because it is part of the subject in the cuplik to be observed and measured by the researchers. The sample is divided into two parts: the sample case and the control sample are 60 samples consisting of 13 cases and 52 controls. Sampling technique by total sampling. The results of this study showed that the temperature (P value = 0.608) and humidity (P value = 0.802) did not affect the leprosy incidence in children in urban area (Surabaya), while the lighting (P value = 0.021) had an effect on the incidence of leprosy in children urban areas (Surabaya City). So it can be concluded that environmental factors affect the incidence of leprosy in children in urban areas (Surabaya City). The need for parents who have children make efforts to prevent leprosy as early as possible.

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Type
Journal Article
Author
Nuralim M
Martini S
Basuki H