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Indoor air pollution - A study on NO2 emissions from gas stove

Content Editor: Dr. Soundhar

May 27, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM

International health, Health research, pollution

Content Editor: Dr. Soundhar
  • The study found that Americans living with gas stoves are exposed to NO2  at higher levels than the World Health Organization and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency deem safe.

  • Compared to the national average, NO2  exposure from gas stoves is 60% higher in American Indian and Alaska Native households.

  • It found that 50,000 current cases of childhood asthma were traced to NO2  exposure from gas stoves.

  • And when other pollutants from gas stoves, such as carbon monoxide are factored in, the impact may go up to 200,000 cases.

  • Researchers also noted that NO2  exposure is also linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, preterm birth, and diabetes.

  • People living in small homes (less than 800 sq. Feet) face quadruple the long-term NO2  exposure than people living in large homes(more than 3,000 sq. Feet)

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