Household Air Pollution and Acute Lower Respiratory Infections in Adults: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Household air pollution from solid fuel burning kills over 4 million people every year including half a million children from acute lower respiratory infections. Although biologically plausible, it is not clear whether household air pollution is also associated with acute lower respiratory infections in adults. We systematically reviewed the literature on household air pollution and acute lower respiratory infection in adults to identify knowledge gaps and research opportunities.

Methods

Ten bibliographic databases were searched to identify studies of household air pollution and adult acute lower respiratory infection. Data were extracted from eligible studies using standardised forms.

Results

From 4617 titles, 513 abstracts and 72 full-text articles were

SUBMITTER: Jary H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5132292 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature