Indoor Air Pollution and Child Health in India
Published By: UNICEF | Published Date: June, 01 , 2013Indoor air pollution, associated with using biomass cooking fuels, causes an estimated 871,500 child deaths globally every year from respiratory related complications. Children are particularly vulnerable to indoor air pollution because of their higher risk of exposure as they are likely to spend more time in polluted home environments.
In India indoor air pollution is among the most serious threats to the health of children under five years. Nearly 82% of pregnant women in rural India are exposed to biomass-related indoor air pollution, which increases the risk of low birth weight.
Author(s): Meena Sehgal, Dr. Anand Krishnan | Posted on: May 02, 2014 | Views(434) | Download (115)