Smoke - the Killer in the Kitchen
Indoor air pollution in developing countries
Over two billion people in developing countries use only traditional biomass wood, dung and crop waste for their basic energy needs. The pollution from the burning of these fuels for cooking and heating is linked to the deaths of over 1.6 million people each year (more than three people a minute). Indoor air pollution is one of the leading causes of mortality and illness in developing countries. The main cause of deaths in children under five years old is acute lower respiratory infection, such as pneumonia and indoor air pollution is responsible for causing about 60% of these deaths. Despite these devastating facts about smoke, very few people are aware of the risks of indoor air pollution. It is quite literally the silent killer. This report details the health impacts of smoke in homes across the developing world. Technical solutions are presented, with strategies for reducing exposure to smoke for millions of households. Recommendations are given on immediate actions to be taken to significantly scale-up the fight against the silent killer of smoke in the homes of the world's most vulnerable people. This report is part of the ITDG Briefings series, designed to inform and stimulate public debate on crucial issues of sustainable development. The series looks at the role of technology and economics in the battle against poverty, inequality and injustice. In an increasingly fragile and divided world the need for well-informed public debate is vital and these reports summarize the issues and offer recommendations for action.
Published: 2003
Pages: 48
eBook: 9781780441382
Paperback: 9781853395888
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| 1. Smoke – the Killer in the Kitchen |
Hugh Warwick
Hugh Warwick is an environmental writer and photographer.|Alison Doig is Senior Climate Change Advisor at Christian Aid, Guildford, United Kingdom
Alison Doig
Alison Doig is Energy Policy Advisor for Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF).
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