Course
When Smoke Gets in Your Lungs: The Burden of Disease Due to Household Air Pollution
Self-paced
1 credit
Full course description
Description
This training focuses on the health impacts of household air pollution and examines the findings from a study on interventions to reduce exposure to biomass smoke, such as chimney stoves. It discusses the reduction in carbon monoxide exposure, the diseases mitigated by the intervention, and key metrics used in evaluating health outcomes.
Target Audience
This training is beneficial for public health professionals, environmental researchers, policymakers, and healthcare providers working in low and middle-income countries to address air pollution and its health implications.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the reduction in personal carbon monoxide exposure achieved through chimney stove interventions.
- Identify the health outcomes improved by reducing exposure to biomass smoke, such as reductions in severe pneumonia.
- Recognize the metrics used to measure exposure and their significance in health studies.
- Assess the limitations and specific health impacts of stove interventions on diverse populations.