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New study reveals hidden health risks of indoor fireplaces

08.01.24 | Stellenbosch University
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Energy Research & Social Science

10.1016/j.erss.2024.103597

Data/statistical analysis

Not applicable

Lifting the unseen smokescreen on indoor air quality due to amenity indoor fireplaces in South African homes

1-Aug-2024

The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

Additional Media

Fireplace
Example of an enclosed fireplace Credit: Stellenbosch University

Keywords

Air Quality Lungs

Article Information

Journal
Energy Research & Social Science
DOI
10.1016/j.erss.2024.103597
Method of Research
Data/statistical analysis
Subject of Research
Not applicable
Article Publication Date
2024-08-01
Article Title
Lifting the unseen smokescreen on indoor air quality due to amenity indoor fireplaces in South African homes
COI Statement
The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

Contact Information

Martin Viljoen
Stellenbosch University
viljoenm@sun.ac.za

Source

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Original Source
https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10751

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APA:
Stellenbosch University. (2024, August 1). New study reveals hidden health risks of indoor fireplaces. Brightsurf News. https://www.brightsurf.com/news/1EOZ6Q3L/new-study-reveals-hidden-health-risks-of-indoor-fireplaces.html
MLA:
"New study reveals hidden health risks of indoor fireplaces." Brightsurf News, Aug. 1 2024, https://www.brightsurf.com/news/1EOZ6Q3L/new-study-reveals-hidden-health-risks-of-indoor-fireplaces.html.