5^th Global Summit and Expo On Pollution Control

Biography

Biography: Rasmila Kawan

Abstract

Worldwide, half of the world population rely on solid fuels for cooking and heating, mainly in low and middle income countries .The inefficient use of such fuels in poorly ventilated conditions results in high levels of indoor air pollution, most seriously affecting women and young children. Objectives: The main aim of the study is to  evaluate the effects of biomass fuel combustion on risk of cardiovascular health (ST segment elevation/depression) as a marker of developing myocardial ischemia in women exposed to biomass, clean cook stoves (LPG) and mixed ,thereby highlighting the effect of exposure of those smoke pollutants, along with the measurement of the air pollutants concentrations (particulate matter 2.5, black carbon and carbon monoxide) produced during cooking hours by different cook stoves design in the local kitchens. Methods: This cross-sectional study will be conducted among the healthy nonsmokers women (aged 30-75 years) living in rural villages who are not diagnosed of any cardiovascular diseases (hypertension, diabetes, any heart diseases etc. in the last 6 months.) and using biomass fuels  and clean fuels (LPG)  and mixed fuels for cooking for a minimum period of 5 years. A portable Electrocardiogram and a health questionnaire will be used to assess the cardiovascular risk. Air pollutants concentration will be measured by portable Microaethelometers, Indoor air quality probes and Aerocets during cooking hours. Results: As the study is on the data collection phase, results are not generated yet. Policy relevance: There is an urgent need to adopt various strategies to improve indoor air quality. Moreover, the advancement in research tools, measuring technique in particular, is critical for researchers in developing countries to improve their capability to study the emissions for addressing the growing public health concerns.