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World Service,17 Oct 2005,22 mins

What Makes You Sick - Indoor Air Pollution

Health Matters

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The health problems caused by indoor air pollution from smoke. Many of the world's population are forced to cook using biomass or coal indoors. This air pollution can lead to lung disease, cataracts, asthma and even infant mortality. Installing a smoke hood and proper ventilation can make all the difference as the programme discovers.

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