scholarly journals A comparative analysis of biomass and clean fuel exposure on pulmonary function during cooking among rural women in Tamilnadu, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 593-598
Author(s):  
Sarojini K Rajinikanth ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Biomass Fuel ◽  
Exposure Index ◽  
High Exposure ◽  
Clean Fuel ◽  
Extended Exposure

It is of interest to document data on the comparative analysis of biomass and clean fuel exposure on pulmonary function during cooking among rural women. The study consisted of 100 biomass and 100 LPG fuel using women with no smoking habits and other related illness Parameters such as FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEFR, FEF25-75%were obtained using the computerized spirometry to assess the pulmonary function in these subjects. The collected data were analyzed using the Student t-test method and Pearson correlation. The exposure index for biomass fuel users is 69.78±27.25 showing high exposure duration during cooking. The parameters for pulmonary functions significantly declined in FVC (42.34±13.6), FEV1 (45.55±15.98), PEFR (34.11±14.78) and FEF25-75% (45.56±23.00) for biomass fuel user. However, this is not true for FEV1/FVC ratio (107.56±16.9). The increase in PFT suggests the restrictive and obstructive patterns of pulmonary diseases. There was a negative correlation between increased duration of cooking and the value of FEV1/FVC (r = -0.2961), FEF25-75% (r = -0.3519) and PEFR (r = -0.2868). Thus, the deformation of pulmonary function due to extended exposure of biomass fuel for cooking women in rural Tamilnadu is shown using parameter features such as high exposure index, overcrowded area and improper ventilated houses.

scholarly journals Impact of Exposure to Biomass Fuel on Pulmonary Function and Lung Age in Rural Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 499-504
Author(s):  
Krishna Chaitanya Bolla ◽  
Yuvarani Raghu ◽  
Jenny Jayapalan ◽  
Meenakshi Narasimhan ◽  
Aruna Shanmuganathan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Function ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Biomass Fuel ◽  
Exposure Index ◽  
Respiratory Impairment ◽  
Lung Age ◽  
Expiratory Flow

BACKGROUND Around half a million of people still rely on biomass fuels for cooking, which is a major source of household air pollution, associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Biomass smoke exposure is associated with airway obstruction and decreased ventilatory function. Though various studies are available in relation to biomass exposure and pulmonary function, literature is limited on lung age. Hence, the current study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of biomass fuel on pulmonary function and lung age in rural women and correlate biomass exposure index with the spirometry parameters and lung age. METHODS A cross sectional study was conducted in rural areas of Tamilnadu. Around 350 women were screened and 100 women aged > 18 years with biomass exposure for at least five years and able to perform spirometry were selected for inclusion in the study. After obtaining consent, the subjects were evaluated further with detailed history and spirometry to record the lung function parameters and lung age. Biomass exposure index was calculated from hours spent in cooking per day multiplied with the years of cooking. RESULTS Mean age of the participants was 49.88 ± 10.76 years. 68 % had indoor kitchen with inadequate ventilation in 57 % of households. Majority of the women were housewives and belonged to the middle- and low-income groups. Around 19 % were symptomatic with cough and expectoration being predominant symptoms. Spirometry was abnormal in 83 % of the women and showed obstruction in majority. Mean forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 sec (FEV1), forced expiratory flow 25 - 75 % (FEF) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) were reduced in the study population. A significant negative correlation was observed between the biomass exposure index (BEI) hour-years and FEV 1 and FEF 25 % - 75 %. A significant positive correlation was observed between BEI hours-year and lung age. CONCLUSIONS Majority of the women exposed to biomass fuel smoke, though asymptomatic, had abnormal lung function with increased lung age. Intensity of exposure as measured by biomass exposure index correlated significantly with FEV1, FEF 25 - 75 % and lung age. Hence, regular surveillance of the women using biomass fuel for cooking should be done for early identification of respiratory impairment. KEY WORDS Biomass Exposure, Biomass Fuel, Pulmonary Function, Lung Age, Biomass Exposure Index

scholarly journals Pulmonary Function in Rural Women Exposed to Biomass Fuel

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Revathi M ◽  
T Karthiyanee Kutty ◽  
Nachal Annamalai
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Biomass Fuel

scholarly journals Respiratory Health Status of Rural Women Exposed to Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Solid Biomass Fuel Emissions

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 117862211987431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maninder Kaur-Sidhu ◽  
Khaiwal Ravindra ◽  
Suman Mor ◽  
Siby John ◽  
Ashutosh N Aggarwal
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Respiratory Health ◽  
Biomass Fuel ◽  
Liquefied Petroleum Gas ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Clean Fuel ◽  
Solid Biomass Fuel ◽  
Solid Biomass

Combustion of solid biomass fuel (SBF) releases a high concentration of airborne pollutants, resulting in household air pollution (HAP). HAP is considered as a leading risk factor for the development of various respiratory diseases. The increased exposure to HAP significantly affects the health of the vulnerable population, including the women, elderly, and children who stay indoors for most of the time. Considering this, self-reported respiratory health symptoms were assessed using a standard American Thoracic Society (ATS) questionnaire, whereas lung function capacity of women using SBF, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and mix fuels were assessed using a cross-sectional study design. Lung function capacity was examined with help of spirometry. Results suggest that compared with LPG users, SBF and mix fuel users had a relatively high prevalence of phlegm (25.7%), cough (54%), and eye irritation (74.3%). Use of SBF was found to be associated significantly with lower forced expiratory volume in the first second of expiration (FEV1) values ( P < .01). The study concludes that women cooking with SBF and mix fuels have an impact on lung function and increased prevalence of respiratory symptoms. The findings suggest that women who cook using LPG have improved lung function and respiratory health status. Hence, it is suggested to increase the scope of clean fuel programmes such as Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) by identifying the barriers for the choice of clean fuel uses for household energy.

scholarly journals Development of correlation-regression model between land use change and water quality indices in Ciliwung watershed

2018 ◽  
Vol 192 ◽  
pp. 02047
Author(s):  
Yopy Arfan ◽  
Dwita Sutjiningsih
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Water Quality Monitoring ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Quality Indices ◽  
Water Quality Indices ◽  
Correlation Test ◽  
Impervious Cover ◽  
Water Ecosystems

Urbanization and industrialization lead to the change of land cover from pervious into impervious. This can impact environmental problems such as water quality degradation that affects human health and water ecosystems. The study aimed to develop a regression-correlation model between impervious cover in Ciliwung watershed and water quality indices in Ciliwung river. The correlation-regression model can be used to predict changes in the status of Ciliwung river water quality due to impervious cover changes. Methods of assessing the indices of water quality are CCME-WQI, NSF-WQI, and STORET within the period of 2005-2016. Monitoring locations from the most upstream to downstream are Atta’awun, Katulampa, Kedung Halang, Pondok Rajeg, Panus Bridge, Kelapa Dua, Condet, Kalibata, MT Haryono and Manggarai. Impervious cover data for each water quality monitoring location is processed using ArcGIS Software. Test of correlation significance between percentage of impervious cover and water quality indices using Pearson Correlation test method. The result of correlation test is significantly a strong inverse relationship between impervious cover and water quality indices. The result of regression test is trend line between impervious cover change and water quality indices that can be used to predict the change of water quality status in Ciliwung River.

scholarly journals Association of biomass fuel smoke exposure and hypertension among rural women of Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nilima Barman ◽  
MAtiqul Haque ◽  
AK. M. Fazlur Rahman ◽  
M Khalequzzaman ◽  
SaidurR Mashreky
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Biomass Fuel ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Hubungan Kadar Hemoglobin dan Vo2Max Pada Atlet Softball Putra

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Mila Ayu Hariyanti ◽  
Nur Indri Rahayu ◽  
Pipit Pitriani
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Hemoglobin Level ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
The Family ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Research Analysis

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat adanya hubungan antara kadar Hemoglobin dan Vo2max pada Atlet Softball Putra Banten. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian deskriptif dengan analisis correlational. Subjek dalam penelitian adalah Atlet Softball Putra Banten yang berjumlah 17 orang. Untuk mengukur kadar hemoglobin menggunakan Family Dr yaitu alat cek Hb digital sedangkan untuk pengukuran nilai VO2max menggunakan metode Bleep-test. Data kemudian diolah menggunakan uji korelasi pearson. Terdapat hubungan yang berarti antara kadar hemoglobin dengan vo2max dengan koefisien korelasi sebesar 0,489 menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi kadar hemoglobin maka semakin tinggi tingkat vo2max Atlet Softball Putra Banten.This study aims to see the relationship between hemoglobin levels and vo2max in Banten Softball Men. The method used in this research is descriptive research method with correlational research analysis. Subjects in the study are the Banten Softball Men Banten, amounting to 17 people. The characteristic data taken is gender. To measure hemoglobin levels using the Family Dr. is a digital Hb check tool while for the measurement of VO2max values using the Bleep-test method. The data is then processed using the Pearson correlation test. There is a significant relationship between hemoglobin levels with vo2max with a correlation coefficient of 0.489 indicating that the higher the hemoglobin level, the higher the vo2max level of softball athletes Banten.

scholarly journals Interregional analysis of the incidence as an instrument of improvement of the system of socio-hygienic monitoring

2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (6) ◽  
pp. 633-639
Author(s):  
Vladimir V. Kolomin ◽  
Natalya I. Latyshevskaya ◽  
Vladimir. S. Rybkin ◽  
Irina A. Kudryasheva
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Specific Factor ◽  
Child Population ◽  
Software Packages ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Scientific Substantiation ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. The purpose of the study was to scientifically substantiate the unification of methods for analyzing the morbidity of the population, and comparative analysis of the morbidity of the child population at the interregional level within the framework of social and hygienic monitoring. Objective. The scientific substantiation of the feasibility of an inter-regional comparative analysis of the incidence of the population in the constituent entities of the Russian Federatio to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of management decisions developed as part of social and hygienic monitoring. Material and methods. A comparative analysis of the incidence in the regions of the Southern Federal District, the occurrence and development of which is associated with air pollution, was carried out. Statistical data processing was performed by linear regression using the Statgraphics and Microsoft Excel software packages. The calculation of the Pearson correlation coefficient r to evaluate the severity of the existing trend in the variation of the variation series and the determination coefficient (R2), taking into account the reliability coefficient p <0.05. Assessed approaches to the analysis of the incidence of children in the framework of socio-hygienic monitoring in the subjects. Results. The study revealed the lack of a unified approach to the analysis of the morbidity of the population in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation within the framework of socio-hygienic monitoring, both according to the criteria for determining the priority pathologies for the region, and the duration of the analyzed period. The comparative analysis of the morbidity of the child population at the interregional level showed a significant difference in the dynamics and levels of morbidity from ecologically caused pathologies in adjacent regions, with similar social and climatic parameters. The formation of human health takes place under the conditions of the multicomponent influence of various factors. The etiology of most of the nosological forms, the degree of their dependence on the state of the external environment have been scientifically established. The most determined by the components of the environment, ecologically caused pathologies, the nature of the incidence of which is considered by the authors as a possible manifestation of the impact of a specific factor that has a priority value in the occurrence and development of these diseases. Conclusions. The study shows the expediency of unifying methods for analyzing the incidence of the population, as well as conducting a comparative analysis of the incidence of the child population at the interregional level within the framework of socio-hygienic monitoring.

Effect of exposure to biomass smoke from cooking fuel types and eye disorders in women from hilly and plain regions of Nepal

2020 ◽  
pp. bjophthalmol-2020-316766
Author(s):  
Matthew Patel ◽  
Mohan Krishna Shrestha ◽  
Anu Manandhar ◽  
Reeta Gurung ◽  
Steven Sadhra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Biomass Fuel ◽  
User Group ◽  
Liquefied Petroleum Gas ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Biomass Smoke ◽  
Clean Fuel ◽  
Cooking Fuel ◽  
Impaired Vision ◽  
Ocular Symptoms

Background/AimTo study the association between exposure to biomass smoke from cooking fuels andi cataract, visual acuity and ocular symptoms in women.MethodsWe conducted a community-based cross-sectional study among women (≥20 years and without a previous diagnosis of cataract, ocular trauma or diabetes or those taking steroids) from hilly and plain regions of Nepal. Eligible participants received an interview and a comprehensive eye assessment (cataract development, visual acuity test and ocular symptoms). Participants’ data on demographics, cooking fuel type and duration of use, and cooking habits were collected. We addressed potential confounders using the propensity score and other risk factors for ocular diseases through regression analysis.ResultsOf 784 participants, 30.6% used clean fuel (liquefied petroleum gas, methane, electricity) as their primary current fuel, and the remaining 69.4% used biomass fuels. Thirty-nine per cent of the total participants had cataracts—about twofold higher in those who currently used biomass fuel compared with those who used clean fuel (OR=2.27; 95% CI 1.09 to 4.77) and over threefold higher in those who always used biomass. Similarly, the nuclear cataract was twofold higher in the current biomass user group compared with the clean fuel user group (OR=2.53; 95% CI 1.18–5.42) and over threefold higher among those who always used biomass. A higher proportion of women using biomass had impaired vision, reported more ocular symptoms compared with those using clean fuel. Severe impaired vision and blindness were only present in biomass fuel users. However, the differences were only statistically significant for symptoms such as redness, burning sensation, a complaint of pain in the eye and tear in the eyes.ConclusionsCataract was more prevalent in women using biomass for cooking compared with those using clean fuel.

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