Borneo Journal of Medical Laboratory Technology
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Borneo Journal of Medical Laboratory Technology

Status Jumlah Leukosit pada Petani Garam di Desa Romokalisari Kecamatan Benowo Kota Surabaya: Status of Leukocyte Count in Salt Farmers in Romokalisari Village, Benowo District, Surabaya City

Fitrotin Azizah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya)
Nur Vita Purwaningsih (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya)
Yeti Eka Puspita Sari (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya)
Salwa Sausan Salsabila (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Apr 2023

Abstract

White blood cells or leukocytes are an important component that acts as an immune system in the blood. Salt farmers work under hot sun exposure and lack the understanding to wear personal protective equipment, which causes the body's resistance to decrease so that the number of leukocyte cells also decreases. The number of leukocytes is reduced, making the body susceptible to infection. Immunity is resistance to several diseases, namely against infectious diseases. This study aims to describe the results of examining leukocyte cell counts in salt farmers in Romokalisari Village. This study uses a descriptive method conducted by observation. The sample in the study was all salt farmers, as many as 25 people. The results showed that the salt farmers examined did not experience abnormalities in the number of leukocytes. However, there was an increase in the number of eosinophils from the normal value of 6 out of 25 samples with a percentage of 24%. The conclusion from the samples examined obtained the results of 84% normal leukocytes, and 16% got abnormal leukocyte results, so salt farmers can be said to be healthy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

bjmlt

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Borneo Journal of Medical Laboratory Technology is a Scientific Journal managed by Department of Medical Laboratory Technology Faculty of Health Science Universitas Muhammadiyah Palangkaraya and published twice a year (in October and April) by Institute for Researches and Community Services ...