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 …

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 …

Abstract Background Millions of Ethiopian people cook with biomass fuels using traditional
stoves, releasing harmful pollutants and contributing to a significant public health crisis …

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 …

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 …

Institutional kitchens, such as high school kitchens in developing countries like Ghana,
heavily rely on biomass fuel to provide meals for students and staff. This study investigated …

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 …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Globally, a substantial burden of disease is attributable to
environmental risk factors including indoor air pollution. Nearly half of the world's population …

Solid fuel burning cookstoves are a major source of household air pollution (HAP) and a
significant environmental health risk in Sri Lanka. We report results of the first field study in …