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Authors : P. M. Patil and R. G. Patil

Page Nos : 223-226

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Abstract: On a global scale the most important source of indoor air pollution is the use of solid fuels for domestic cooking. In developing country including India, majority of household depends on biomass fuel as the primary source of energy for cooking especially in rural areas. Use of biomass fuel, such as wood in poorly–ventilated kitchen, causes indoor air pollution. Incomplete combustion of unprocessed solid biomass fuel releases smoke which contains high volume and number of health damaging airborne pollutants including respirable particulate matter PM10 and , Carbon Monoxide(CO) and many other organic compounds .) Prolonged exposure to indoor air-borne pollutants causes adverse effect on lung function which causes COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). COPD is the inflammation and swelling of the lining of the airways that leads to narrowing and obstruction of the airways. The type of house, location of kitchen and type of fuel used play a significant role on women’s health. In the present study 100 biomass fuel users and 100 LPG users women underwent spirometry. Out of 100 biomass fuel users 45 women were suffered from COPD i.e. FEV1% < 80% and FEV1/ FVC% < 80% Keywords: COPD, FEV1% (Force Expiratory Volume / 1 second), Biomass Fuel Smoke.

Date of Online: 30 May 2015