World Health Organization

Mission

Cooking and heating with solid fuels on open fires or traditional stoves is responsible for approximately 1.6 million deaths every year, mostly among young children. To combat the substantial and growing burden of disease from indoor air pollution, WHO has developed a comprehensive programme to support developing countries, which focuses on: - Research and evaluation - Capacity building - Evidence for policy-makers. More information is available at www.who.int/indoorair.

Organization Type Multilateral

Contact Information

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Primary Initiatives, Target Populations, and Scope of Work:

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Fuels/Technologies: Biomass
Coal
Kerosene
Liquid Petroleum Gas
Sectors of Experience: Health
Countries of Operation: Honduras

Our Experience And Interest In The Four PCIA Central Focus Areas

Social/Cultural barriers to using traditional fuels and stoves:

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Market development for improved cooking technologies:

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Technology standardization for cooking, heating and ventilation:

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Indoor air pollution exposure and health monitoring:

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Relevant Publications or Studies

-Air pollution: what a paediatrician needs to know.
-The health effects of indoor air pollution exposure in developing countries.
-Addressing the links between indoor air pollution, household energy and human health.
-Addressing the impact

Our Contribution to the Partnership

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