Background: Approximately 3 billion people, worldwide, rely primarily on biomass for
cooking. This study aimed to investigate the association between respiratory symptoms …

Background: Indoor air pollution is a major health problem in the developing world. In sub-
Saharan Africa more than 90% of people rely on biomass to meet their domestic energy …

Many studies have highlighted the link between indoor air pollution from the burning of solid
fuels for cooking and heating and the occurrence of various health problems particularly in …

Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa, biomass fuels account for approximately 90% of household
energy consumption. Limited evidence exists on the association between different biomass …

Exposure to household air pollution has been linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, respiratory symptoms and reduced lung function. This study aims to assess …

Objective: To determine whether respiratory symptoms and chronic bronchitis are
associated with the use of biomass fuels (BMFs) among women residing in rural areas of the …

Indoor air pollution resulting from the combustion of solid fuels has been identified as a
major health threat in the developing world. This study examines how the choice of cooking …

Background The burning of biomass fuels results in exposure to high levels of indoor air
pollution, with consequent health effects. Possible interventions to reduce the exposure …

Indoor air pollution resulting from the combustion of solid fuels has been identified as a
major health threat in the developing world. This study examines how the choice of cooking …

Access to cost effective and cleaner energy sources for cooking constitutes a major
challenge in the developing world. Also, exposure to emissions from available traditional …