Household air pollution from biomass fuel is a main cause of health problem in Ethiopia,
since 93% of households use solid fuel for cooking. Household air pollution studies are …

The use of solid fuel, known to emit pollutants which cause damage to human health, is the
primary energy option in Ethiopia. Thus, the aim of this study was to measure the level of …

Background Combustion of solid biomass fuels using traditional stoves which is the daily
routine for 3 billion people emits various air pollutants including fine particulate matter which …

In studies examining the health effects of household air pollution (HAP), lack of affordable
monitoring devices often precludes collection of actual air pollution data, forcing use of …

An estimated 95% of the population of Ethiopia uses traditional biomass fuels, such as
wood, dung, charcoal, or crop residues, to meet household energy needs. As a result of the …

This paper reports the first research investigation in urban Rwanda of indoor PM2. 5 and CO
levels associated with biomass fuel cooking activities. The study included a survey of …

Abstract Household Air Pollution (HAP) from biomass cooking fuels is a major cause of
morbidity and mortality in low-income settings worldwide. In Nepal the use of open stoves …

Household burning of solid biomass fuels emits pollution particles that are a huge health risk
factor, especially in low‐income countries (LICs) such as those in Sub‐Saharan Africa. In …

Objective To examine cooking practices and 24-h personal and kitchen area exposures to
fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) and black carbon in cooks using biomass in Ghana. Methods …

Household air pollution in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing regions is an important
cause of disease burden. Little is known about the chemical composition and sources of …