Health Risk Assessment Among Biogas and Conventional Cooking Fuel Users in Different Socioeconomic Conditions of Rural West Bengal

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Analysis reveals lower health risks from biogas compared to traditional fuels in rural households, indicating the need for cleaner cooking options.

Biogas users experience significantly lower household air pollution compared to those using traditional fuels.
Spatial mapping indicated that high-income families are more likely to use biogas for cooking.
Health risks associated with SO2 and NO2 exposure were lowest for biogas users even in chronic instances.
Promotion of cleaner cooking fuels like biogas is vital for improving public health in rural India.

Bagdi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals lower health risks from biogas compared to traditional fuels in rural households, indicating the need for cleaner cooking options.