Table 2

Risk associated with mixed fuel use, versus liquid petroleum gas use only, for a given respiratory outcome in women or children in rural settings

AuthorLocationPopulationAgeOutcomeOR (95% CI)
Behera et al16IndiaChildren7–15 yearsARI4.95 (1.30 to 18.81)
Asthmatic bronchitis1.36 (0.29 to 6.43)
Bronchitis0.65 (0.10 to 4.09)
Cough5.27 (1.08 to 25.78)
Wheeze2.02 (0.07 to 61.62)
Mishra et al42IndiaWomen60+ yearsAsthma1.48 (1.12 to 1.97)
Mishra et al44IndiaChildren0–3 yearsARI1.41 (1.17 to 1.70)
  • ARI, acute respiratory infection.