A family cooks indoors with biomass fuel, and a child has repeated cough and wheezing. Which advice best reduces indoor air pollution?
Correct answer: A. Improve ventilation and use a cleaner cooking fuel
- A. Improve ventilation and use a cleaner cooking fuel
- B. Burn more fuel quickly to shorten cooking time
- C. Close all windows to prevent outdoor dust entering
- D. Use incense to mask the smell of smoke
Explanation
Improved ventilation and cleaner fuels reduce inhalation of smoke and fine particles from biomass burning. Burning more fuel, sealing the room or masking odour does not remove harmful pollutants and may increase exposure.
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