Self-Reported Halitosis in relation to Oral Hygiene Practices, Oral Health Status, General Health Problems, and Multifactorial Characteristics among Workers in Ilala and Temeke Municipals, Tanzania

Table 3

General medical conditions reported by the study participants.

General medical problems of the study participants		%
Cardiovascular diseases: hypertension and heart problems	34	8.5
Endocrine disorders: diabetes, thyroid conditions	17	4.3
Respiratory tract (RT) system: tuberculosis (TB), RT infections, asthma	8	2.0
Central nervous system: headache, psychosomatic, and eye problems	11	2.8
Gastrointestinal tract problems	6	1.5
Genitourinary tract problems	2	.5
Musculoskeletal system: backache and joint problems, skin	9	2.3
No medical problem	313	78.3
Total	400	100.0