Distribution of sources of household air pollution: a cross-sectional study in Cameroon

Abstract Background Household air pollution (HAP) is a recognised risk factor for many diseases, including respiratory cardiovascular/circulatory disorders, adverse pregnancy outcomes and cataracts. Population exposure to biomass fuels, wood, varies among countries from one fuel source the other. This study aimed investigate different sources of HAP in peri-urban rural communities Cameroon. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted representative sample households Dschang Health District (DHD) region. included 848 homes which range fuels cooking (firewood, charcoal, sawdust), kerosene liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) were used both indoors outdoors. Results Of households, 651 (77%) reported exclusive use firewood 141 (17%) using more than fuel. Exclusive greater (94%) (38%). In communities, multiple LPG, sawdust kerosene, common (44.75%). total 25.03% bottled (or liquified cooking. Motivations choice included, affordability, availability, rapidity, cultural factors. Conclusion Wood main District. Supporting (especially those with limited resources) adopt LPG equipment cooking, way required help reduce household pollution.