Household Air pollution due to Biomass smoke exposure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Authors

  • Lalita Fernandes Goa Medical College, India
  • Anthony Menezes Mesquita Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Goa Medical College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v5i2.649

Abstract

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an important non communicable disease with rising morbidity and mortality worldwide. This results in an economic and social burden, and hence is a major public health concern. COPD is predicted to be the third commonest cause of death by 2030. Tobacco smoking is the main risk factor for COPD in developed countries. In developing countries likeIndia, women exposed to biomass smoke are at a greater risk of developing COPD but the awareness of biomass smoke exposure associated COPD in women, is low among treating physicians. The aim of this review is to increase awareness about the extent of household air pollution caused by biomass smoke and its impact on women leading to COPD.

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Author Biographies

  • Lalita Fernandes, Goa Medical College, India
    Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Goa Medical College.
  • Anthony Menezes Mesquita, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Goa Medical College
    Director, Professor and HOD

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Published

2014-02-28

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2014): Feb

Section

Review Article

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How to Cite

Household Air pollution due to Biomass smoke exposure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. (2014). International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research, 5(2), 65-67. https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v5i2.649
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