KATHMANDU, APR 10 – The use of kerosene, sometimes considered a ‘modern’ and ‘clean’ household fuel for cooking purposes, is an increasing risk factor for pneumonia and other Acute Lower Respiratory Infection among children aged below five years, a new study suggests. The findings of a research titled ‘Acute Lower Respiratory Infection in Childhood and […]
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Kitchen smoke hazardous for women, children
KATHMANDU, May 8: Rina Gwachha, 29, a resident of Golmadi in Bhaktapur district, has not had a sound sleep ever since she gave birth to her second daughter 10 months ago. Rina goes to bed late in the night only after putting her baby to sleep and has to get up early as her baby girl […]
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