For some time some respiratory problems, mainly asthma, have been associated with the use of gas in the kitchen. Also in homes that use gas combustion stoves. Now in the United States the issue is resurfacing due to a recent study published in the journal International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
The quoted study links the use of gas in the home with childhood asthma problems. Specifically, it indicates that 12,7% of childhood asthma cases could be attributable to the use of gas in kitchens and stoves.
Combustion from gas stoves and asthma
A previous study had already linked childhood asthma problems to homes that used gas-burning stoves. In this case, respiratory problems for this reason were 34%.
What is clear is that with the combustion of gas, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and formaldehydes. These components increase the risk of respiratory damage especially in children or people who have respiratory problems.
Those responsible for the study also indicate that the use of extractor hoods and ventilation elements improve but do not eliminate the risk. Although the ventilation and extraction elements are very important to improve this air quality, on many occasions they are not used, leaving a low air quality.
Economic interests around
As usually happens, the different companies interested and with ties to the gas companies have not taken long to minimize the risk. Also in questioning the forms of measurement and the quality of the study.
On the other hand, electricity companies have seen the opportunity of a large volume of business since In the United States alone there are more than 600 homes that use gas for cooking. Also all supporters of eliminating fossil energy sources bet because it is electricity Green is the healthiest and most sustainable way of cooking in our homes.
