Cooking methods and kitchen ventilation availability, usage, perceived performance and potential in Canadian homes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cooking is a substantial contributor to air pollutant exposures in many residences. Effective use of kitchen ventilation can mitigate exposure; however, information on its availability, usage, and potential to increase its use across the population has been limited.

Objective

This study aimed to obtain nationally representative information on cooking methods, kitchen ventilation availability and usage, and the potential for education to increase effective usage.

Methods

An online survey was sent to a representative sample of Canadian homes to collect data on cooking methods, the presence and use of mechanical kitchen ventilation devices, perceived device performance, and willingness to implement mitigation strategies. Responses were weighted to match key de

SUBMITTER: Sun L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10234804 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature