UDK: 613.5:616-053.2(1-22)

HEALTH STATUS FEATURES OF CHILDREN LIVING IN RURAL AREAS IN TERMS OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION

N. V. Polunina, A. A. Al Sabunchi

Российский государственный медицинский университет, Москва

Abstract

Indoor air pollution from solid fuel and lack of ventilation contributes to the accumulation of fine particles of soot or dust particles that have a toxic effect on health. Continued use of solid fuels leads to an increase in morbidity and, first of all, diseases of the respiratory system. In this regard, preventive measures should be directed to introduction of other energy sources, improving the dwellings ventilation equipment and regular medical checkups of the population.

Keywords

indoor air pollution, solid fuels, children’s health, respiratory diseases.

Contacts

Полунина Наталья Валентиновна — д. м. н., профессор, член-корреспондент РАМН, профессор кафедры общественного здоровья и здравоохранения, проректор ГОУ ВПО РГМУ Росздрава по стандартизации и качеству образования, e-mail: rsmu@rsmu.ru