Keep the Chimneys Working: Improved Cooking Stoves and Housewives'Health in the Peruvian Andes

Marcos Agurto Adrianzén
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Marcos Agurto Adrianzén: Universidad de Piura

No 2016-2, Working Papers from Lima School of Economics

Abstract: This paper examines the effects of long term improved cooking stoves (ICS) usage on selfreported eye irritation symptoms and respiratory health in the Northern Peruvian Andes. To identify the effect of ICS, we exploit field data related to the quasi-random distribution of ICS with faulty iron frames. Our results indicate that ICS long term usage, with an operative chimney, reduces respiratory illnesses and eye discomfort symptoms among housewives. It is also shown that in the case of respiratory health, other household members may benefit from reduced household air pollution (HAP) exposure.

Date: 2016-07
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