Household Air pollution due to Biomass smoke exposure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research

Lalita Fernandes ; Anthony Menezes Mesquita

关键词: s COPD;    Biomass smoke exposure;    Household air pollution;   

学科分类：药学、药理学、毒理学（综合）

来源: Scholar Science Journals

【 摘 要 】

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an important non communicable disease with rising morbidity and mortality worldwide. This results in an economic and social burden, and hence is a major public health concern. COPD is predicted to be the third commonest cause of death by 2030. Tobacco smoking is the main risk factor for COPD in developed countries. In developing countries likeIndia, women exposed to biomass smoke are at a greater risk of developing COPD but the awareness of biomass smoke exposure associated COPD in women, is low among treating physicians. The aim of this review is to increase awareness about the extent of household air pollution caused by biomass smoke and its impact on women leading to COPD.

【 授权许可】

CC BY