Implications of Household Air Pollution in India on Health: Need of health technology

Vaishali Jaiswal, P.U. Mesham

Abstract


Household air pollution is the degradation of household air quality by harmful chemicals and other materials; it can be up to 10 times worse than outdoor air pollution. This is because contained areas enable potential pollutants to build up more than open spaces. Statistics suggest that in developing countries, health impacts of household air pollution far outweigh those of outdoor air pollution. Household air pollution from solid fuels accounted for 3.5 million deaths and 4.5% global daily-adjusted life year (DALY) in 2010; it also accounted for 16% particulate matter pollution. HAP is 2nd in the top ten risk factors for death in India according to Global Burden of Disease Registry, India data, WHO, 2013. This paper provides an evidence-based review of Household air pollution, its effect on health, and suggested control measures.

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Air Pollution, Household Air, Health Technology

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