Use of biomass fuels predicts indoor particulate matter and carbon monoxide concentrations; evidence from an informal urban settlement in Fort Portal city, Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is a leading cause of respiratory and cardiopulmonary illnesses. Particulate matter (PM_2.5) and carbon monoxide (CO) are critical indicators of IAQ, yet there is limited evidence of their concentrations in informal urban settlements in low-income countries.

Objective

This study assessed household characteristics that predict the concentrations of PM_2.5 and CO within households in an informal settlement in Fort Portal City, Uganda.

Methodology

A cross-sectional study was conducted in 374 households. Concentrations of PM_2.5 and CO were measured using a multi-purpose laser particle detector and a carbon monoxide IAQ meter, respectively. Data on household characteristics were collected using a struc

SUBMITTER: Kansiime WK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9464485 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature