Effects of biomass smoke on pulmonary functions: a case control study

BALCAN M. B., Akan S., Ugurlu A. O., Handemir B. O., CEYHAN B., ÖZKAYA Ş.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, vol.11, pp.1615-1622, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.2147/copd.s109056
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1615-1622
  • Keywords: biomass, exposure, pulmonary function, duration, intensity, INDOOR AIR-POLLUTION, DEVELOPING-COUNTRIES, MEXICAN WOMEN, EXPOSURE, DISEASE, HEALTH, FUELS, CHILDREN
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Biomass smoke is the leading cause of COPD in developing countries such as Turkey. In rural areas of Turkey, females are more exposed to biomass smoke because of traditional lifestyles.