Quantification of fine particulate matter and carbon monoxide from households cooking with fixed mud charcoal stoves in Awindiri ward, Arua municipality, Uganda

IF 3 4区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Pub Date : 2024-11-14 DOI:10.1007/s13762-024-06142-1

G. Muhwezi, D. Ruhangariyo, J. Kyayesimira, M. Andama

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Abstract

Globally, there is an increasing awareness of indoor air pollution and its resultant impacts. Indoor air pollution is a risk factor for multiple conditions that increases human mortality rates. There are limited studies on indoor air pollution in Arua, Uganda. This study quantified carbon monoxide and particulate matter (PM_2.5) from households cooking with fixed mud charcoal stoves in Awindiri suburb, Arua Municipality. Fine particulate matter and carbon monoxide concentrations were measured for 24 h in kitchens. The results indicate that the average 24-h carbon monoxide (157.2 ± 86.2) ppm and fine particulate matter (473.3 ± 406.4) µgm⁻³ values obtained from households were both significantly (P < 0.001) higher than the recommended World Health Organisation levels. High fine particulate matter and carbon monoxide levels may be attributed to the inefficient fixed mud charcoal stove, poor ventilation, kitchen congestion, and long hours of cooking. High levels of fine particulate matter and carbon monoxide in the households could lead to serious long-term health effects on the occupants.

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乌干达阿鲁阿市Awindiri区家庭使用固定泥炭炉烹饪产生的细颗粒物和一氧化碳的定量分析

在全球范围内，人们对室内空气污染及其影响的认识日益提高。室内空气污染是增加人类死亡率的多种疾病的危险因素。关于乌干达阿鲁阿的室内空气污染的研究有限。本研究量化了阿鲁阿市Awindiri郊区家庭使用固定泥炭炉做饭产生的一氧化碳和颗粒物（PM2.5）。测量厨房内24小时的细颗粒物和一氧化碳浓度。结果表明，从家庭中获得的平均24小时一氧化碳（157.2±86.2）ppm和细颗粒物（473.3±406.4）µgm−3值均显著（P < 0.001）高于世界卫生组织推荐水平。高细颗粒物和一氧化碳水平可能归因于效率低下的固定泥炭炉，通风不良，厨房拥挤和长时间烹饪。家庭中高水平的细颗粒物和一氧化碳可能对居住者的健康造成严重的长期影响。

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International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 环境科学-环境科学

CiteScore

5.60

自引率

6.50%

发文量

806

审稿时长

10.8 months

期刊介绍： International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (IJEST) is an international scholarly refereed research journal which aims to promote the theory and practice of environmental science and technology, innovation, engineering and management. A broad outline of the journal''s scope includes: peer reviewed original research articles, case and technical reports, reviews and analyses papers, short communications and notes to the editor, in interdisciplinary information on the practice and status of research in environmental science and technology, both natural and man made. The main aspects of research areas include, but are not exclusive to; environmental chemistry and biology, environments pollution control and abatement technology, transport and fate of pollutants in the environment, concentrations and dispersion of wastes in air, water, and soil, point and non-point sources pollution, heavy metals and organic compounds in the environment, atmospheric pollutants and trace gases, solid and hazardous waste management; soil biodegradation and bioremediation of contaminated sites; environmental impact assessment, industrial ecology, ecological and human risk assessment; improved energy management and auditing efficiency and environmental standards and criteria.