Is Indoor Air Pollution From Different Fuel Types Associated With the Anemia Status of Pregnant Women in Ethiopia?

Sewitemariam Desalegn AndargeAbriham Sheferaw ArebaRobel Hussen KabthymerMiheret Tesfu LegesseGirum Gebremeskel Kanno

Published in: Journal of primary care & community health (2021)

According to our findings, the application of either kerosene or charcoal was associated with the anemia status during pregnancy in Ethiopia. An urgent intervention is needed to reduce the indoor air pollution that is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as anemia.

Keyphrases

air pollution
pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
iron deficiency
particulate matter
chronic kidney disease
lung function
randomized controlled trial
emergency department
risk assessment
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
drug induced