Ventilated cookstoves associated with improvements in respiratory health-related quality of life in rural Bolivia

Conclusions This is the first use of a standardized respiratory HRQoL assessment to determine the impact of ventilated cookstove implementation on reducing HAP. This preliminary study utilizes the SGRQ as a valuable tool enabling analysis of these health effects in relation to other respiratory disease states.

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Source: Journal of Public Health - October 1, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: Alexander, D., Linnes, J. C., Bolton, S., Larson, T. Tags: Interventions (preventive) Source Type: research