Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Shilpa Channalli P, Roopa Kurbett and Revappa M Rebasiddanavar

Abstract:
Exposure to indoor air pollution from the combustion of solid fuels is one of the causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. The toxic gases like CO and CO₂ are released during cooking which cause health effects experienced soon after exposure/ possibly years later. The present research was planned to assess the emission of CO and CO₂ while cooking with biomass stove and its effect on women health in rural areas of Bijapur district with a sample size of 90 women. The respondents belong to the age group of 20-30 with a normal body mass index with a mesomorph body type with a mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure of 120/74 mmHg. Average level of CO (370 ppm) and CO₂ (1480 ppm) during cooking were exceeding than limit set by WHO. The common health problems were eye burning, nose irritation, cold, cough, fever and shortness of breath among biomass users.