Abstract

Objective: In this study our main goal is to evaluate the demographic status of pulmonary TB patients.

Method: This prospective and observational study was carried out during the period of 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2010, in the Department of Biochemistry, Sylhet M.A.G Osmani Medical College, and DOT centre, Sylhet M.A.G Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet. A total of 76 subjects, both male & female 15 and 60 years of age were included in the study. Out of them 46 were smear positive newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patient (cases) and 30 were age-matched healthy subjects (control).

Results: during the study, mean age of the cases was 33.41 years with a range of 16-55 years. Mean age of the controls was 34.57 years with a range of 18-55 years. Most of the patients were male, 63%. Most of the patients passed only primary level of the education, 41.3%. Mean (±SD) body weight in Kg and BMI in Kg and BMI in Kg/m2 of cases at diagnosis and at two months of anti-TB therapy were 41.76(±5.53), 17.08(±1.87) and 43.02(±5.48), 17.56(±1.88) respectively.36.96% were smoker, 21.74% were tobacco leave user.

Conclusion: Pulmonary Tuberculosisis one of the major public health problems in Bangladesh. So, the proper diagnosis of the disease status, prevention and control of TB is very essential.

Keywords: Pulmonary Tuberculosis, mycobacterium tuberculosis, demographic status.