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Solid fuel use increases pneumonia risk among children

A worldwide ecological assessment has found that rates of pneumonia among young children in different countries are linked with the use of solid fuels.

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  • The findings suggest that interventions aimed at increasing the use of efficient stoves will reduce indoor pollution and significantly improve the health of children around the globe.
  • Roberto Accinelli, the lead author of the study, said: “The harm to health is completely preventable by using improved stoves that cost about $30 each.”
  • The study was published in the Respirology journal.

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