Table 4.
Top nine mitigation measures proposed in the current review.
Rank | Mitigation Solution | No of Articles | Associated Risk Factor |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Use of cleaner fuel (LPG and electricity) | 30 | Exposure to solid fuel |
2 | Use of cleaner stoves with adequate ventilation | 20 | Exposure to solid fuel |
3 | Improvement in public transport to reduce road traffic | 6 | Living close to city areas, main roads, highways or industrial areas |
4 | Improve indoor ventilation | 6 | Moisture or mould damage |
5 | Community education on the health effects of smoke from cooking | 6 | Exposure to solid fuel |
6 | Provide ventilation with pollutant-free air using filtration | 5 | Living close to city areas, main roads, highways or industrial areas |
7 | Vehicle fleet improvement | 5 | Living close to city areas, main roads, highways or industrial areas |
8 | Reduce postnatal tobacco smoke exposure by preventing parents from returning to smoking (cessation counselling) | 5 | Exposure to ETS |
9 | Enhance public awareness on radon exposure risk and methods to reduce radon exposure at homes | 5 | Exposure to radon |