Household fuel use and severe asthma symptoms among preschool children in Gauteng province, South Africa: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Household air pollution continues to be a major public health hazard due to the continued use of household fuel sources. Globally, approximately 4 million people die prematurely each year due to exposure to household air pollution sources. Children are more susceptible to health effects associated with air pollution because their immune systems and lungs are not fully developed.

Objective

The objective of the study was to investigate the association between household fuel use and current severe asthma symptoms among preschool children in Gauteng province, South Africa.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng province, South Africa. A total of 1844 parents and guardians of preschool child

SUBMITTER: Bhuda M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11816085 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature