Association Between Biomass Fuel Use and Depression Symptoms in the Adult Population of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Background: The impact of biomass fuel exposure on mental health, along with the associated gender disparities, remains largely unexplored. This study aimed to examine the association between biomass fuel use and depressive symptoms in the population of Oaxaca, Mexico, while also identifying gender differences in this relationship.

Methods: This study used data from the 2022 National Health and Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT).