Clean Air Health Research

Gas Cooking and Reduced Lung Function in School Children

Written by Climate Nexus | Feb 28, 2023 5:13:12 PM

(Atmospheric Environment) The study concludes that gas stoves can have an adverse impact on children's respiratory health and that parents and caretakers should be advised to ensure good ventilation while and after cooking, especially in small and poorly ventilated rooms.

Moshammer, H. Hutter, H., Neuberger, M. (2006) Gas cooking and reduced lung function in school children, Atmospheric Environment, Volume 40, Issue 18, 3349-3354, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1352231006001579

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