Air pollution has been associated with elevated blood pressure in adults. Data on this
association in Nigeria, with the highest level of pollution in Africa is sparse. The present …

BACKGROUND: Intentional consumption of carcinogens contributes substantially to the
worldwide cancer burden. Millions of people chew areca nut (also called betel nut) …

Background: Approximately one-third of the world's population in the developing countries
are still dependent on Solid Biomass Fuel for cooking, heating and other household …

Access to sustainable and effective energy services is central to every challenge and
opportunity that humanity and the planet face today. As a result, there is unprecedented …

This study was carried out to assess the short-term exposure to respirable particulate matter
(PM 2.5) from biomass combustion. A total of 24 households were sampled from two rural …

Background: Household air pollution (HAP) from residential combustion considerably affects
human health in rural China. Large-scale population migration and rural lifestyle changes …

A multi-sensor network technology is proposed in this study. This technology is applied at
the semi-closed motorcycle parking area of Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya. The sensor node is …

ABSTRACT Like in most Sub-Saharan Africa, biomass is the most consumed fuel in overall
Kenyan energy demand. In addition to biomass, other end-use fuels are also consumed in …

Household air pollution (HAP) from biomass fuels significantly contributes to cardio-
respiratory morbidity and premature mortality globally. Particulate matter (PM), one of the …

Biomass combustion produces air pollutants, causing high mortality rates, while electric
cooking, which is efficient and eco-friendly, reduces mortality and maximizes socio …