Exposure to indoor air pollution and the cognitive functioning of elderly rural women: a cross-sectional study using LASI data, India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The majority of people in rural developing counties still rely on unclean and solid fuels for cooking, putting their health at risk. Adult and elderly women are most vulnerable due to prolonged exposure in cooking areas, and Indoor Air Pollution (IAP) may negatively impact their health and cognitive function. This study examines the effect of IAP on the cognitive function of middle-aged and elderly rural women in India.

Methods

The study utilized the data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI 2017-18, Wave-1). Bivariate analysis and multilevel linear regression models were applied to show the association between IAP and the cognitive abilities of rural women and results from regression were presented by beta coefficient (β) with 95% confidence interval

SUBMITTER: Dakua M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9724350 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature