Smoke exposure, hemoglobin levels and the prevalence of anemia: a cross-sectional study in urban informal settlement in Southern Ghana

Smoke exposure, hemoglobin levels and the prevalence of anemia: a cross-sectional study in urban informal settlement in Southern Ghana

Abstract Background In sub-Saharan African cities, more than half of the population lives in informal settlements. These settlements are close to smoky dumpsites, industrial plants, and polluted roads. Furthermore, polluting fuels remain their primary sources of energy for cooking and heating. Despi...

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Main Authors: Cyril Appiah-Dwomoh, Prudence Tettey, Enoch Akyeampong, Prince Amegbor, Gabriel Okello, Paul K. Botwe, Reginald Quansah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Anemia
Ambient air pollution
Informal settlement
Household air pollution
Smoke exposure
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18304-4

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