Table 3 Individuals affected by the respiratory diseases among different groups based on the type of fuel used for cooking (Per hundred thousand)
From: Measuring the impact of household energy consumption on respiratory diseases in India
| Type of fuel used for cooking | Asthma/Chronic respiratory failure | Tuberculosis | Cancer-respiratory system |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPG/Electricity | 392 | 65 | 22 |
| Firewood | 456 | 112 | 23 |
| Crop Residue | 875 | 174 | 15 |
| Cow Dung Cake | 650 | 193 | 39 |
| Coal/Lignite | 780 | 116 | 28 |
| Kerosene | 489 | 108 | 42 |