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THE EFFECT OF BIOMASS FUEL COMBUSTION ON PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS IN THE ADULT POPULATION OF SIVAS PROVINCE
U T Turaclar1, H Sumer, O Akyurek
1Department of Physiology, Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Medicine, SIVAS - 58140.
Using cow dung for energy negatively impacts lung function, causing obstructive respiratory issues in both men and women. This study highlights the health risks associated with traditional biomass fuel exposure.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Respiratory Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Biomass fuels, primarily cow dung, are traditional energy sources in many rural areas.
- Exposure to biomass smoke is a potential risk factor for respiratory diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of cow dung (biomass) use on pulmonary function.
- To compare lung function between cow dung users and modern energy source users.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study was conducted in rural Sivas City.
- Pulmonary function tests (spirometry) were performed on 112 cow dung users and 153 modern energy source users.
- Data were analyzed separately for males and females.
Main Results:
- Cow dung users exhibited significantly decreased spirometric parameters compared to modern energy users (P < 0.05).
- The observed pulmonary function decrement was characteristic of an obstructive pattern.
- Negative effects on lung function were evident in both males and females.
Conclusions:
- Cow dung use adversely affects pulmonary function in both genders.
- Biomass fuel, specifically cow dung, poses a significant respiratory health risk.
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