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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN.
Foundation In Natural and Built Environments
MATHEMATICS (MATH 0103)
Project 2 – Statistics
Group Members: Kong Xhiang Lynn [0317730]
Agnes Yeo Shu Yuan [0318668]
Janice Lee Juen Yung [0318695]
Tan Ken Ric [0318631]
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TABLE OF CONTENT
CONTENT PAGE
1. Introduction……………………………………………………………… 03
2. Objective………………………………………………………………….. 05
3. Methodology……………………………………………………………… 06
4. Questionnaire……………………………………………………………… 08
5. Statistical Analysis…………………………………………………………. 14
6. Conclusion…………………………………………………………………. 23
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INTRODUCTION
First of all, we were assumed to conduct a survey to study the understanding level of
male aged 21-25 and adults aged 26-30 on one of the common chronic diseases in Malaysia by
Kementrian Kesihatan Malaysia. This task is to collect, organize, present and draw simple
statistical data.
One of the common chronic diseases is Asthma. We decided to study the understanding
level between male of young adult aged 21-25 and adults aged 26-30 on Asthma. The number of
people with asthma continues to grow. One in 12 people has asthma in 2009, compared to 1 in 14
people who has asthma in 2001. 53% of people worldwide with asthma had an asthma attack in
2008. More children than adults had an attack according to Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, USA.
Asthma is a lifelong disease that causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and
coughing. It can limit one person’s life quality. Meanwhile there is no permanent cure for
Asthma, but people with Asthma can control their symptoms and prevent asthma attacks by
avoiding asthma triggers and correctly using prescribe medicines such as inhalers,
anticholinergics, and more. Asthma is worse at night than day, and can be due to over exercising.
A child with family history of Asthma has a high chance of having an asthma attack as this is
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passed down within the family genes. Asthma is also caused by allergies to the surrounding such
as dust, pollens and haze.
A mother who smokes during pregnancy might have a high chance of the child
developing Asthma. Using of antibiotics during early life has also link to the development of
Asthma. Every day in Malaysia, about 1,400 people have asthma attack, 150 people are admitted
to hospital due to asthma and every 3 days, 1 people die from asthma.
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OBJECTIVE
The survey’s primary objective is to study the understanding level of male who are young adult
aged 21 to 25 and adults aged 26 to 30 on one of the common chronic diseases in Malaysia. The
common chronic disease we chose to study is Asthma. We will need to collect and organize
statistical data. From there, we will have to draw conclusion from the data collected. Besides, we
are able to conduct a simple survey of 200 young adults and adults, to ensure the understanding
level of them about Asthma. It also improves our communication with the participants. Finally, it
enhances teamwork and leadership while conducting this survey and completing our report.
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METHODOLOGY
Data for this report were gathered from 23rd October till 12th November 2014. The questionnaire
survey was carried out from 3rd to 7th November 2014 to participants. Since there are 4 of us in a
group, each of us are assigned to approach 50 male participants within the 5 days, averaging 10
participants per day. Questionnaires are equally distributed all around Taylor’s University
Lakeside Campus.
After collecting 200 survey forms back from the participants in Taylor’s University
Lakeside Campus, we collected the data and created tables and diagram to distribute the data
collected based on every question, and age. * We also calculated the mean of each questions.
After we have finished analyzing the data collected, we conclude most adults *do not understand
much about the chronic disease, asthma.
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Here are some images of male participants filling up our online survey form through our laptops.
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QUESTIONNAIRE
[Online survey] http://goo.gl/forms/j2D97iJ4Nd
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STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
1. Age
Age Number of participants
21-25 years old 96
26-30 years old 104
2. Have your family suffered from Asthma attack?
Yes 76
No 124
92
94
96
98
100
102
104
106
21-25 years old 26-30 years old
Number of participants
Number of
participants
Have your family suffered from Asthma attack?
Yes No
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3. Do you have any history of Asthma?
Yes 82
No 118
4. Have you consulted a doctor to check for Asthma?
Yes 119
No 81
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Yes No
Do you have any history of Asthma?
Do you have any history of Asthma?
Have you consulted a doctor to check for
Asthma?
Yes No
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5. Asthma is a deadly disease.
Strongly Agree 10
Agree 41
Neutral 128
Disagree 14
Strongly Disagree 7
6. Tightness of chest is one of the symptom of Asthma Attack.
Yes 109
No 91
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Strongly
AgreeAgree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Asthma is a deadly disease.
Asthma is a deadly disease
Tightness of chest is one of the symptom of Asthma Attack.
Yes No
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7. There is a permanent cure for Asthma.
Yes 139
No 61
8. Asthma can lead to other diseases.
Yes 92
No 108
There is a permanent cure for Asthma.
Yes No
Asthma can lead to other diseases.
Yes No
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9. Asthma is worse at night than the day.
Yes 89
No 111
10. Asthma is caused by over exercising.
Yes 69
No 131
Asthma is worse at night than the day.
Yes No
Asthma is caused by over exercising.
Yes No
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11. Asthma is caused by air pollution.
Yes 96
No 104
12. Smoking during pregnancy is associated with greater risk of Asthma.
Yes 103
No 97
Asthma is caused by air pollution.
Yes No
Smoking during pregnancy is associated with greater risk of Asthma.
Yes No
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13. Hygiene explains the increase rate of Asthma.
Yes 102
No 98
14. Using of antibiotics in early life has link to development of Asthma.
Yes 96
No 104
Hygiene explains the increase rate of Asthma.
Yes No
Using of antibiotics in early life has link to development
of Asthma
Yes No
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15. Inhalers are the only way to treat Asthma.
Yes 83
No 117
16. Price range for Asthma medicines?
Less than RM 50 83
More than RM 50 117
Inhalers are the only way to treat Asthma.
Yes No
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Less than RM50 More than RM50
Price range of Asthma Medicines
Price range of Asthma Medicines
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17. Asthma has affected the number of death in Malaysia.
Strongly Agree 24
Agree 34
Neutral 127
Disagree 10
Strongly Disagree 5
Mode: Neutral.
18. How often do you see death by asthma?
Very often 28
Often 52
Seldom 95
Never 25
Mode: Seldom.
0
50
100
150
Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Asthma has affected the number of death in
Malaysia.
Asthma has affected the number of death in Malaysia.
0
50
100
Very Often Often Seldom Never
How often do you see death by Asthma?
How often do you see death by Asthma?
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CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the major purpose of our survey is to gather and combine all the
information into a complete table to examine the understanding level of males about asthma.
Through the data collected, most males do not understand much about Asthma, one of the
chronic diseases in Malaysia. 45.5% of males ticked that tightness of chest is not a symptom of
asthma. 55.5% of males in our data assumed that asthma is not worse at night than day.
However, it is worse at night than the day and it is proven by doctors around the world.
65.5% of males claimed that over exercising does not cause asthma. 104 males think that
asthma is not caused by air pollution. 83 males argued that medication for asthma is less than
RM 50, whereas the other 107 males argued that medication for asthma is more than RM 50.
12% of 200 males strongly agree that asthma has affected the number of death in Malaysia, 17%
agreed, 63.5% is neutral towards that statement, 5% disagree with the statement mentioned
above and 2.5% strongly disagree with it. 95 males seldom see death by asthma, however, 28 see
death by asthma very often, 52 often see death by asthma, and 25 never see death by asthma
before.
Finally, Kementrian Kesihatan Malaysia should organize more campaigns to raise the
awareness of asthma throughout the country. Also, info graphic posters should be hung around
the streets of Malaysia to increase the citizen’s knowledge of asthma. Teachers in all school
should also discuss about asthma with their students too.
