Assessment of indoor air pollution in rural kitchens through traditional chulha
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2009
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CCSHAU
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(An Abstract of the dissertation submitted to the CCS Haryana Agricultural
University, Hisar in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of
Master of Science in the subject of Family Resource Management)
Present study was undertaken in two villages each selected randomly
from Hisar district of Haryana state purposively. Hundred respondents were
randomly selected for the study. The objectives were:
1. To assess the use pattern of chulha and awareness level regarding
ill-effects caused due to emission of smoke from chulha.
2. To explore and measure the indoor air pollutants present in rural
kitchens due to smoke from traditional chulha.
3. To test acceptability of remedial measures to overcome pollution
due to chulha smoke.
The study revealed that the traditional chulha was the main cooking
unit used by all the respondents. Other cooking units used were LPG stove,
kerosene stove and smokeless chulha (with pipe). Ventilator, door and window
were not present in home of most of the respondents. Most of the cooking
activities was done on traditional chulha, other cooking units were used for
specific cooking. Near about 45 percent used traditional chulha due to
habitual taste. Most of the respondents used traditional chulha in open area
while LPG stove and kerosene store and smokeless chulha were used in
covered area. Majority of the respondents complained about breathing
problem caused due to smoke of chulha.
All the respondents considered LPG stove safe for health. It was found
that SPM, SO2 and NO2/NO3 present in smoke of traditional chulha was
more as compared to that in improved chulha and permissible limit during
cooking. Having open ventilators in kitchen was the most acceptable remedial
measure by the respondents.
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Flavourings, Biological phenomena, Energy resources, Wood, Diseases, Manpower, Inorganic compounds, Area, Land resources, Biomass