Eye health risks associated with unclean fuel: a meta-analysis and systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study comprehensively examined the correlation between unclean cooking fuels (UCF) and ocular health, covering diverse eye conditions such as cataracts, visual impairments, and ocular discomfort.

Methods

According to MOOSE and PRISMA guidelines, a meta-analysis and systematic review was conducted on 28 studies from 3 databases. Literature quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Heterogeneity among articles was gaged with the I ² statistic, sensitivity analysis used 'leave-one-out test', and publication bias was evaluated using Egger, Begg tests, and funnel plot analysis.

Results

The study evidenced a significant association between UCF exposure and cataracts [OR 2.29, 95% CI (1.24, 4.23)], visual impairments [OR 1.70, 95%

SUBMITTER: Chen SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11821592 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature