A STUDY OF VARIOUS MORBIDITIES IN RELATION WITH BIOMASS FUELS USED IN RURAL INDIA
Journal Title: IJSR-International Journal Of Scientific Research - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 10
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To assess various morbidities and its relation with the duration of exposure in women using biomass fuel. MATERIALS AND METHOD: Community based study which included 994 subjects. Personal information along with clinical examination was collected. Exposure Index and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate were calculated. RESULTS: Among 994 subjects, 72.9% subjects were using biomass fuel, 12.1% were using LPG. Morbidities like respiratory illnesses, cataract, excessive eye watering, pallor and cyanosis were significantly associated with the type of fuel used and duration of exposure. CONCLUSION: Majority of women in rural area use biomass as the main source of fuel for domestic purposes and are more prone to suffer with different morbidities.
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Dr. Reema L. Wankar, Dr. Deepali S. Deo
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