Association of low birthweight with indoor air pollution from biomass fuel in sub-Saharan Africa: A systemic review and meta-analysis

Exposure to indoor air pollution (IAP) from cooking with solid fuels affects 2.8 billion people in developing countries, including children and pregnant women. It also increases the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as low birthweight. This review aims examine relationship IAP birthweight.A systematic literature search was performed using PubMed, CINAHL, global health Google Scholar electronic databases. Data analysis done STATA Version 14. The heterogeneity studies assessed by I2 test. A random-effects model used estimate pooled odds ratio. presence publication bias checked funnel plot Egger’s total 129 were reviewed, 6 fulfilled inclusion criteria. 16,761 mother–child pairs selected study population.The result meta-analysis indicated that biomass fuel use associated birthweight a ratio 1.74 (95% CI: 1.14–2.66). Mothers living households utilize have 74% additional giving child than mothers who live without fuel.Indoor sub-Saharan Africa. Promoting clean effective at household level will help reduce IAP-related effects, specifically