Indoor Air Pollution and Women’s Health in Rural Areas

Indoor Air Pollution (IAP) refers to the contamination of air inside and around the building. It is an
intense issue on the grounds that indoor air is unquestionably more concentrated with pollutants
than open air and can unfavorably influence the inhabitants. Health issues as a consequence to
indoor air pollutants might be experienced not long after subjection or after some time. Understanding
and controlling probable sources of the indoor air pollution can help decrease danger of indoor health
concerns. In this paper, various aspects indoor air pollution, their influence on human health and
control strategies has been discussed. Special reference is made to the women’s health in rural
areas. Utilization of solid fuels (like wood, dung, coal) for cooking and heating purpose is the
significant causation of indoor air pollution in the rural areas, to which women are exposed. Efforts
should be made to utilize least polluting fuel for cooking, which can reduce pollution level significantly.