Assessment of Socio Demographic and Environmental Factors Predisposing to Tuberculosis in Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

Objective: To understand various predisposing factors for tuberculosis infection that help to
prioritize tuberculosis research and intervention among the most vulnerable persons in our
population.
Methods: It was cross sectional study which was conducted in Lahore .The duration was from
December 2013 to May 2015. A total of 129 cases of tuberculosis were included in the study.
Results: Questionnaire was completed for 129 tuberculosis subjects. 65 patients (51.39%) were
male and 64 (49.61%) female, among the total number of subjects, Diabetes was the most
common illness among chronic diseases. Smoking was the most common addiction and all
smokers were male.
Conclusion: There are multiple environmental and host related factors, present in tuberculosis
patients in Lahore. A proper understanding of their risk factors will contribute in appropriate
disease management.