The Health and Social Implications of Household Air Pollution and Respiratory Diseases

Dr.Sriharshavardhan  SV; Dr Nishanth Gowda N; Dr. Sandesh K.S; Dr. Mangala S. M; Dr. Sripathi Rao

Volume : IX, Issue : IV, April - 2020

The Health and Social Implications of Household Air Pollution and Respiratory Diseases

Dr. Sriharshavardhan Sv, Dr Nishanth Gowda N, Dr. Sandesh K. S, Dr. Mangala S. M, Dr. Sripathi Rao

Abstract :

With the larger population making use of biomass fuels such as wood, coal, dung, and agricultural wastes, many people are increasingly being exposed to household air pollution (HAP). Such a pollution comes about from inhaling smoke from thesefuels and it could result in respiratory diseases. This paper analyzes various materials that analyze the health and social impacts of household air pollution and respiratory diseases. The analysis shows that HAP can result in several health implications by causing respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tuberculosis, and lung cancer. The study further establishes that there are social impacts of HAP as it has a more impact on women. Various treatment options and implication to healthcare professionals are also considered.