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Combustion Products
Burning is a violent chemical reaction
What is in the book?
Chapter: Pollutants and their
health risk
Combustion products
Health effects
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen dioxide
Sulphur dioxide
Particulate matter
The case against wood-fire heaters
Reduce exposure
Most homes do have one or more appliances that burn gas, oil, kerosene, coal or wood for cooking and heating purposes. For some home owners, however, an open fire or scented candle is nothing but fashion or decoration. Major appliances are usually vented to the outside, but smaller, unvented devices release their exhaust gases straight into the room.
Do you always use the kitchen fan or range hood when you cook your meal over a gas flame? That is, if you have one at all, or perhaps it is too noisy. Many families around the world still cook on unvented stoves that are wood or coal-fired.
