Table 1

Description of site characteristics

UrbanisationSettingVehicular trafficDevelopmentAltitudeDaily use of biomass fuels
LimaUrbanDense shanty town outside centre of LimaDense throughout the day (50)Paved and dirt roadsSea levelRare
Urban PunoUrbanDense city centreDense between 7:00 to 19:00, otherwise minimalPrimarily paved roads3825 m elevationRare
TumbesSemiurbanSemiurban setting with enrolment predominantly from farming communities far from city centreLittle to none; bicycles and walking are the primary forms of transportationPrimarily dirt roadsSea levelModerately prevalent
Rural PunoRuralFarming communities far from city centreLittle to none; bicycles and walking are the primary forms of transportationAll dirt roads3825 m elevationHighly prevalent