Health effects assessment of exposure to particles from wood smoke

Nielsen, Elsa

doi:10.1016/j.toxlet.2007.05.319

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“…Atmospheric Environment 67, 252-277. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016Environment 67, 252-277. http://dx.doi.org/10. /j.atmosenv.2012 the biomass is a primary energy source for about 2.4 billion people in developing countries (IEA, 2003) and adverse effects might be associated with the increased exposure to domestic wood smoke which are hitherto unknown (Nielsen et al, 2008). As well in the developed countries woodstoves for space heating have become more popular in recent years since fuel prices in general are increasing and wood is considered a CO 2 -neutral and renewable energy source.…”

Section: Domestic Biomass Burningmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Nanoparticle emissions from 11 non-vehicle exhaust sources – A review

Kumar

Pirjola

Ketzel

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Atmospheric Environment

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Section: Domestic Biomass Burningmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, there are yet no policy guidelines to limit exposure to wood combustion produced nanoparticles. A recent Danish study (Nielsen et al, 2008) established health effects of wood combustion-derived fine particles on mortality rates, though a similar study for nanoparticles was beyond the scope of this work.…”

Section: Domestic Biomass Burningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nanoparticle emissions from 11 non-vehicle exhaust sources – A review

Kumar

Pirjola

Ketzel

et al. 2013

Atmospheric Environment

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“…Unfortunately, this technique is still associated with high emissions of particulate matter (PM), smaller than 2.5 μm, which is regarded as a major indicator for the health relevance of ambient air pollution [1,2]. In fact, the association of PM with adverse health effects has long been recognized, especially in relation to respiratory and cardio-vascular diseases and primarily in the elderly and in individuals with pre-existing respiratory and/or cardiac diseases [3].…”

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Particle emissions from a domestic pellets-fired boiler

Fernandes

Costa

2012

Fuel Processing Technology

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“…Although increasing modernisation has led to the supplementation of wood by fossil fuels (such as coal and petroleum products) and electricity, it is still a major source of energy for the population in developing countries accounting for 50 to 90% of the fuel used for cooking and heating purposes in this population [4][5]. The demand and use of wood fuels has also increased (especially among the poor) in many developed nations due to scarcity of fossil fuels coupled with an increasing interest in sustainable energy production [4,6].…”

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Exposure to Wood Smoke and Associated Health Effects in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

Bede-Ojimadu

Orisakwe

2020

Annals of Global Health

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Background: Observational studies suggest that exposure to wood smoke is associated with a variety of adverse health effects in humans. Objective: We aimed to summarise evidence from sub-Saharan Africa on levels of exposure to pollutants in wood smoke and the association between such exposures and adverse health outcomes. Methods: PubMed and Google scholar databases were searched for original articles reporting personal exposure levels to pollutants or health outcomes associated with wood smoke exposure in Sub-Saharan African population. Results: Mean personal PM 2.5 and carbon monoxide levels in the studies ranged from 26.3 ± 1.48 µg/m 3 to 1574 ± 287µg/m 3 and from 0.64 ± 2.12 ppm to 22 ± 2.4 ppm, respectively. All the reported personal PM 2.5 exposure levels were higher than the World Health Organization's Air Quality Guideline (AQG) for 24-hour mean exposure. Use of wood fuels in domestic cooking is the major source of wood smoke exposure in this population. Occupational exposure to wood smoke included the use of wood fuels in bakery, fish drying, cassava processing and charcoal production. Females were exposed to higher levels of these pollutants than males of the same age range. Major determinants for higher exposure to wood smoke in SSA included use of unprocessed firewood, female gender and occupational exposure. We recorded strong and consistent associations between exposure to wood smoke and respiratory diseases including acute respiratory illness and impaired lung function. Positive associations were reported for increased blood pressure, low birth weight, oesophageal cancer, sick building syndrome, non-syndromic cleft lip and/or cleft palate and under-five mortality. Conclusion:There is high level of exposure to wood smoke in SSA and this exposure is associated with a number of adverse health effects. There is urgent need for aggressive programs to reduce wood smoke exposure in this population.

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Health effects assessment of exposure to particles from wood smoke

Cited by 5 publications

References 116 publications

Nanoparticle emissions from 11 non-vehicle exhaust sources – A review

Nanoparticle emissions from 11 non-vehicle exhaust sources – A review

Particle emissions from a domestic pellets-fired boiler

Exposure to Wood Smoke and Associated Health Effects in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

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