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A Research on Health Effects of Biomass Fuel Combustion on Women and Children and Option for Exposure Reduction-Phase I and II.

  • Current Status of the Project:Completed
  • Project Starting Date:April 2007
  • Project Completion Date:January 2009
  • Project Organizer:NACOM
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A Research on Health Effects of Biomass Fuel Combustion on Women and Children and Option for Exposure Reduction-Phase I and II.

The overall objective of the study is to develop a cost-effective solution to reduce health hazards associated with biomass fuel combustion in the kitchen which will ultimately help to devise a framework for energy policy liking health and overall development of the country. However, the specific objectives of the project are to

  • To assess the linkages between biomass fuel use and respiratory illness among women and children in rural areas.
  • To assess and test the efficacy of improved stoves and biogas in reducing respiratory illness.
  • To assess the effect of hand-washing on child health with regard to diarrhea and acute respiratory infection.
  • To enhance the awareness of local people about the health hazards associated with biomass fuel use and about the benefit of hand-washing.