Distribution of sources of household air pollution: a cross-sectional study in Cameroon

• Main Authors: Miranda Baame Esong (Author), André Pascal Goura (Author), Bertrand Hugo Ngahane Mbatchou (Author), Berenice Walage (Author), Herman Styve Yomi Simo (Author), Romarique Mboumo Medjou (Author), Martial Pianta Sonkoue (Author), Cyrielle Douanla Djouda (Author), Rose Suzie Fowoh Ngnewa (Author), Milaine Sandra Teugueu Guiagain (Author), Brice-Donald Kemnang Agokeng (Author), Olivia Tania Megaptche Homla (Author), Dan Pope (Author), Jerome Ateudjieu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Household air pollution (HAP) is a recognised risk factor for many diseases, including respiratory diseases, cardiovascular/circulatory disorders, adverse pregnancy outcomes and cataracts. Population exposure to biomass fuels, including wood, varies among countries and from one f...