Carboxyhemoglobin (CoHb) Levels In Active And Passive Smokers In Bangkalan Regency

Abstract

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that has no flavor and no smell. high concentration of it harm for body.
it will poison and even cause death. One of CO sources is cigarette smoke. When cigarette smoke is inhaled, the
affinity of CO in the blood is higher than oxygen. The higher of CO level cause the higher of COHb
(Carboxyhemoglobin) level. High COHb levels can lead to several diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular
disease. This research was conducted to analyze the differences in COHb levels of active smokers and passive
smokers in Lembung Paseser village, Sepulu sub-district, Bangkalan regency. This is an analytic observational
research by using quantitative research methods. purposive sampling use as sampling technique. COHb level was
measured by using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. Based on the results of the study on 14 respondents, the average
CoHb level of active smokers was 6.6% with a standard deviation of 0.61. While in passive smokers obtained
CoHb levels of 7.20% with a standard deviation of 0.78. Based on the results obtained, there is a significant
difference between COHb levels in the group of active smokers and passive smokers. Based on the result it can be
concluded that there is a significant difference between COHb levels in the active and passive smokers (P<0.05).