Chemical Composition of PM<sub>2.5</sub> in Wood Fire and LPG Cookstove Homes of Nepali Brick Workers

Chemical Composition of PM<sub>2.5</sub> in Wood Fire and LPG Cookstove Homes of Nepali Brick Workers

Household air pollution is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, largely due to particles ≤ 2.5 µm (PM<sub>2.5</sub>). The toxicity of PM<sub>2.5</sub>, however, depends on its physical properties and chemical composition. In this cross-sectional study, we compa...

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Main Authors: James D. Johnston, John D. Beard, Emma J. Montague, Seshananda Sanjel, James H. Lu, Haley McBride, Frank X. Weber, Ryan T. Chartier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Atmosphere
Subjects:
household air pollution
fine particulate matter
international environmental health
cookstove
respiratory disease
brick worker
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/12/7/911

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