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March 14, 2026Discover Public HealthOpen Access

A cross-sectional study on the impact of cooking fuels on respiratory health among deep-fry food vendors in Lagos, Nigeria

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OOOluwadamilola Mary OladunjoyeOAO. M. AlukoOAOT Afolabi

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Overview

Cross-sectional study investigates respiratory issues in vendors using different cooking fuels, suggesting improved health outcomes with cleaner fuels.

Key Points

  • The research aims to examine respiratory health challenges associated with cooking fuel choices among deep-fry food vendors in Lagos.
  • Cross-sectional design involving deep-fry food vendors
  • Data collection through questionnaires and focus group discussions
  • Data analysis using chi-square and multinomial logistic regression
  • Chronic cough prevalence was 5.2%, morning phlegm 4.1%, and breathlessness 0.7%
  • Fuel type significantly influenced morning phlegm and prolonged cough
  • Vendors using firewood and charcoal had a higher incidence of tears compared to LPG users

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Oladunjoye et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fbf9b39f7826a300c899https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-026-01596-9
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