Distribution of sources of household air pollution: a cross-sectional study in Cameroon
Abstract Background Household air pollution (HAP) is a recognised risk factor for many diseases, including respiratory diseases, cardiovascular/circulatory disorders, adverse pregnancy outcomes and cataracts. Population exposure to biomass fuels, including wood, varies among countries and from one f...
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doaj-593030a9b1d54ef483d298d264d01d7c2021-02-14T12:03:48ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582021-02-012111810.1186/s12889-021-10350-6Distribution of sources of household air pollution: a cross-sectional study in CameroonMiranda Baame Esong0André Pascal Goura1Bertrand Hugo Ngahane Mbatchou2Berenice Walage3Herman Styve Yomi Simo4Romarique Mboumo Medjou5Martial Pianta Sonkoue6Cyrielle Douanla Djouda7Rose Suzie Fowoh Ngnewa8Milaine Sandra Teugueu Guiagain9Brice-Donald Kemnang Agokeng10Olivia Tania Megaptche Homla11Dan Pope12Jerome Ateudjieu13National institute of Human Research (HIHR) CLEAN-Air (Africa) Global Health Research Group (GHRG)Meilleur Accès aux Soins de Santé (M.A. SANTE)National institute of Human Research (HIHR) CLEAN-Air (Africa) Global Health Research Group (GHRG)Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Public Health, University of DschangFaculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Public Health, University of DschangFaculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Public Health, University of DschangFaculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Public Health, University of DschangFaculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Public Health, University of DschangFaculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Public Health, University of DschangFaculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Public Health, University of DschangMeilleur Accès aux Soins de Santé (M.A. SANTE)Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Public Health, University of DschangDepartment of Public Health and Policy, University of LiverpoolMeilleur Accès aux Soins de Santé (M.A. SANTE)Abstract Background Household air pollution (HAP) is a recognised risk factor for many diseases, including respiratory diseases, cardiovascular/circulatory disorders, adverse pregnancy outcomes and cataracts. Population exposure to biomass fuels, including wood, varies among countries and from one fuel source to the other. This study aimed to investigate the different sources of HAP in peri-urban and rural communities in Cameroon. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a representative sample of households from the Dschang Health District (DHD) region. This included 848 homes in which a range of fuels for cooking including biomass (firewood, charcoal, sawdust), kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) were used both indoors and outdoors. Results Of the study households, 651 (77%) reported exclusive use of firewood and 141 (17%) reported using more than one source of fuel. Exclusive use of firewood was greater in rural communities (94%) than in peri-urban communities (38%). In peri-urban communities, use of multiple fuels including LPG, wood, sawdust and kerosene, was more common (44.75%). A total of 25.03% of households in both peri-urban and rural communities reported using bottled gas (or liquified petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking. Motivations for choice of fuel included, affordability, availability, rapidity, and cultural factors. Conclusion Wood is the main cooking fuel in both peri-urban and rural communities in the Dschang Health District. Supporting households (especially those with limited resources) to adopt LPG equipment for cooking, and use in a more exclusive way is required to help reduce household air pollution.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10350-6Indoor air pollutionHousehold air pollutionLPGFuel typeDschang-Cameroon |
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Miranda Baame Esong André Pascal Goura Bertrand Hugo Ngahane Mbatchou Berenice Walage Herman Styve Yomi Simo Romarique Mboumo Medjou Martial Pianta Sonkoue Cyrielle Douanla Djouda Rose Suzie Fowoh Ngnewa Milaine Sandra Teugueu Guiagain Brice-Donald Kemnang Agokeng Olivia Tania Megaptche Homla Dan Pope Jerome Ateudjieu |
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Miranda Baame Esong André Pascal Goura Bertrand Hugo Ngahane Mbatchou Berenice Walage Herman Styve Yomi Simo Romarique Mboumo Medjou Martial Pianta Sonkoue Cyrielle Douanla Djouda Rose Suzie Fowoh Ngnewa Milaine Sandra Teugueu Guiagain Brice-Donald Kemnang Agokeng Olivia Tania Megaptche Homla Dan Pope Jerome Ateudjieu Distribution of sources of household air pollution: a cross-sectional study in Cameroon BMC Public Health Indoor air pollution Household air pollution LPG Fuel type Dschang-Cameroon |
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Miranda Baame Esong André Pascal Goura Bertrand Hugo Ngahane Mbatchou Berenice Walage Herman Styve Yomi Simo Romarique Mboumo Medjou Martial Pianta Sonkoue Cyrielle Douanla Djouda Rose Suzie Fowoh Ngnewa Milaine Sandra Teugueu Guiagain Brice-Donald Kemnang Agokeng Olivia Tania Megaptche Homla Dan Pope Jerome Ateudjieu |
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Distribution of sources of household air pollution: a cross-sectional study in Cameroon |
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Distribution of sources of household air pollution: a cross-sectional study in Cameroon |
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Distribution of sources of household air pollution: a cross-sectional study in Cameroon |
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Distribution of sources of household air pollution: a cross-sectional study in Cameroon |
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Distribution of sources of household air pollution: a cross-sectional study in Cameroon |
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distribution of sources of household air pollution: a cross-sectional study in cameroon |
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Abstract Background Household air pollution (HAP) is a recognised risk factor for many diseases, including respiratory diseases, cardiovascular/circulatory disorders, adverse pregnancy outcomes and cataracts. Population exposure to biomass fuels, including wood, varies among countries and from one fuel source to the other. This study aimed to investigate the different sources of HAP in peri-urban and rural communities in Cameroon. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a representative sample of households from the Dschang Health District (DHD) region. This included 848 homes in which a range of fuels for cooking including biomass (firewood, charcoal, sawdust), kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) were used both indoors and outdoors. Results Of the study households, 651 (77%) reported exclusive use of firewood and 141 (17%) reported using more than one source of fuel. Exclusive use of firewood was greater in rural communities (94%) than in peri-urban communities (38%). In peri-urban communities, use of multiple fuels including LPG, wood, sawdust and kerosene, was more common (44.75%). A total of 25.03% of households in both peri-urban and rural communities reported using bottled gas (or liquified petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking. Motivations for choice of fuel included, affordability, availability, rapidity, and cultural factors. Conclusion Wood is the main cooking fuel in both peri-urban and rural communities in the Dschang Health District. Supporting households (especially those with limited resources) to adopt LPG equipment for cooking, and use in a more exclusive way is required to help reduce household air pollution. |
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Indoor air pollution Household air pollution LPG Fuel type Dschang-Cameroon |
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