Each year, the general public and wildland firefighters in the US are exposed to smoke from
wildland fires. As part of an effort to characterize health risks of breathing this smoke, a …

A third of the world's population uses solid fuel derived from plant material (biomass) or coal
for cooking, heating, or lighting. These fuels are smoky, often used in an open fire or simple …

Approximately 3.8 billion people in low-and middle-income countries use unclean fuels as a
source of primary cooking fuel as well as for heating. For pregnant women, the toxic …

A substantial proportion of the global burden of disease is directly or indirectly attributable to
exposure to air pollution. Exposures occurring during the periods of organogenesis and …

The developing fetus is particularly susceptible to environmental pollutants, and evidence
has shown adverse effects of air pollutants on pregnancy and birth outcomes. Pregnancy …

The use of biomass fuel is associated with the deterioration of human health and women are
more likely to develop health conditions due to their exposure to indoor air pollution during …

Background: Globally, nearly 3 billion people rely on solid fuels for cooking and heating, the
vast majority residing in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). The resulting household …

This study investigated the impact of cooking fuel choice on the health of elderly people, as
measured by activities of daily living, using micro survey data from the China Health and …

Background Preterm birth is a worldwide epidemic and a leading cause of neonatal
mortality. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the incidence, risk factors and consequences of …

Background: Preterm birth (PTB) has been associated with exposure to air pollution, but it is
unclear whether effects might vary among air pollution sources and components. Objectives …