Table 3 Individuals affected by the respiratory diseases among different groups based on the type of fuel used for cooking (Per hundred thousand)
From: Measuring the impact of household energy consumption on respiratory diseases in India
Type of fuel used for cooking | Asthma/Chronic respiratory failure | Tuberculosis | Cancer-respiratory system |
|---|---|---|---|
LPG/Electricity | 392 | 65 | 22 |
Firewood | 456 | 112 | 23 |
Crop Residue | 875 | 174 | 15 |
Cow Dung Cake | 650 | 193 | 39 |
Coal/Lignite | 780 | 116 | 28 |
Kerosene | 489 | 108 | 42 |