Respiratory Health Risks Linked to Chemical Cleaners and Biomass Fuel in Homes
Experts discuss the health risks of indoor air pollution from biomass fuels and cleaning products, emphasizing prevention strategies for respiratory diseases.
During the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, experts presented new insights on the impact of indoor air pollution from biomass combustion and household cleaning products.
Impact of Biomass Fuels
Naresh Gupta, a professor from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in New Delhi, India, discussed the widespread use of biomass fuels, such as wood and dung, for cooking and heating.
- 41% of India’s population relies on these sources.
- A meta-analysis indicates that using solid biomass fuels increases the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by a factor of 2.65 compared to nonbiomass fuels.
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Author's summary: Experts discuss health risks from indoor air pollution.
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