Personal exposures to fine particulate matter and carbon monoxide in relation to cooking activities in rural Malawi.

ABSTRACT: Background: Air pollution is a major environmental risk factor for cardiorespiratory disease. Exposures to household air pollution from cooking and other activities, are particularly high in Southern Africa. Following an extended period of participant observation in a village in Malawi, we aimed to assess individuals' exposures to fine particulate matter (PM _2.5) and carbon monoxide (CO) and to investigate the different sources of exposure, including different cooking methods. Methods: Adult residents of a village in Malawi wore personal PM _2.5 and CO monitors for 24-48 hours, sampling every 1 (CO) or 2 minutes (PM _2.5). Subsequent in-person interviews recorded potential exposure details over the time periods. We present means and interquartil

SUBMITTER: Saleh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9975423 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature