Assessment of traditional and improved stove use on household air pollution and personal exposures in rural western Kenya

Abstract

We observed a reduction in mean 48-hour PM_2.5 and CO concentrations compared to the TCS; however, concentrations for both pollutants were still consistently higher than WHO air quality guidelines. Our findings illustrate that ICS tested in real-world settings can reduce exposures to HAP, but implementation of cleaner fuels and related stove technologies may also be necessary to optimize public health benefits.