Kathmandu, June 14 -- Household air pollution is not only affecting the respiratory system but also causing eye diseases in residents, a latest study shows.
The study conducted by Dhulikhel Hospital under the Kathmandu University has found that indoor air pollution largely caused by burning solid fuels like firewood, dried leaves and cow dung, and twigs caused irritation and redness in eyes among household members across the country.
A total of 400 households in Panchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality, Sindhupalchok were selected to study the impact of metallic improved cooking stoves in reducing respiratory and eye diseases among mothers and children under 12.
A majority of them complained of eye-related issues, according to Sudip Shre...