Publications by authors named "Sanni Halme"
Arch Public Health
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- - Worldwide, around 240,000 newborns die each year from congenital birth defects, and poor indoor environments, especially from cooking fuel types, are believed to contribute to these health issues.
- - A study of 66,713 women in Nepal found that 60% used polluting fuels, leading to a higher prevalence of birth defects (5.5 per 1000) compared to cleaner fuels (3.5 per 1000), with adjusted odds showing a 49% increased risk for polluting fuel users.
- - Air ventilation did not significantly impact the odds of congenital birth defects, indicating that the type of cooking fuel is a more critical factor in these health outcomes.
