Biomass smoke exposure and somatic growth among children: The RESPIRE and CRECER prospective cohort studies in rural Guatemala

Biomass smoke exposure and somatic growth among children: The RESPIRE and CRECER prospective cohort studies in rural Guatemala

Background: Cooking-related biomass smoke is a major source of household air pollution (HAP) and an important health hazard. Prior studies identified associations between HAP exposure and childhood stunting; less is known for underweight and wasting. Few studies had personal HAP measurements. Method...

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Main Authors: Wenxin Lu, Alisa Jenny, Carolina Romero, Anaite Diaz-Artiga, Andrea Kuster, Eduardo Canuz, Ajay Pillarisetti, John P. McCracken, Wenzhong Huang, Kirk R. Smith, John Balmes, Lisa M. Thompson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Series:Environment International
Subjects:
Household air pollution
Biomass smoke
Carbon monoxide
Child health
Somatic growth
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412023006748

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