The literature on 'world cities' has had an enormous influence on urban theory and planning
alike. From Manila to London, academics and policy makers have attempted to understand …

Background In 2002, an estimated 2.5 billion people depended on biomass fuels for cooking
(OECD/IEA 2002) because they did not have, or had limited access to, modern energy …

This study analyzes the socio-economic impact of electrification with special attention to
gender dynamics using evidence from the Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. We employ …

Policymakers at global level recognise that household biomass use in developing countries
has significant health consequences. However, it is unclear how local-level health …

Abstract In 1998, the South African government developed an energy policy that focused on
a pro-poor agenda. Its objectives included addressing the health impacts of solid fuel use in …

Background: The epidemiology of acute poisoning in Botswana is not well established due
to the limited availability of published data. In an attempt to fill this gap, this study aimed to …

Context. Hydrocarbons, especially kerosene (paraffin), are the most common agents
causing childhood poisoning in low and middle income countries (LMICs). Aspiration of …

We report a prospective and descriptive study about childhood acute poisoning with
kerosene in Djibouti. Acute poisoning is a common and stable occurrence in low …

Background: kerosene is a common cause of childhood poisoning specially in low and
middle income countries. Complications are primarily related to pulmonary aspiration which …

The use of kerosene for lighting, cooking, and heating in developing countries is often
considered a major health threat as it can cause accidents like thermal injuries, poisonings …