Background Household air pollution (HAP)-associated acute lower respiratory infections
cause 455,000 deaths and a loss of 39.1 million disability-adjusted life years annually. The …

In developing countries, household air pollution (HAP) resulting from the inefficient burning
of coal and biomass (wood, charcoal, animal dung and crop residues) for cooking and …

This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between exposure to airborne indoor
and outdoor particulate matter (PM) and cardiovascular and respiratory health in a …

Background: Biomass cooking fuels are commonly used in Indian households, especially by
the poorest socioeconomic groups. Cataract is highly prevalent in India and the major cause …

Approximately 3 billion people—half the worldwide population—are exposed to extremely
high concentrations of household air pollution due to the burning of biomass fuels on …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mortality and morbidity have increased
significantly worldwide in recent decades. Although cigarette smoke is still considered the …

BACKGROUND: The use of biomass for cooking and heating is considered an important
factor associated with respiratory diseases. However, few studies evaluate the amount of …

Background: Exposure to particulate matter from burning biomass fuels is believed to affect
oxidant-antioxidant balance and to induce oxidative stress. Methods: Fifty-nine mother-child …

Mercury (Hg) is one of the heavy metals of concern for fish-eating populations. This pollutant
can be released from many sources and generates diverse toxic effects in humans. The aim …

Purpose Cataract is the most prevalent cause of blindness in Nepal. Several epidemiologic
studies have associated cataracts with use of biomass cookstoves. These studies, however …