Assessing the Association of Cooking Fuel Type on chronic respiratory diseases among middle-aged and older adults in China: Insights from residential area and self-care capability

Clean cooking fuels are linked to lower CRD prevalence in both urban and rural populations, and their protective effect is similar across these groups. Poorer self-care ability is associated with higher CRD risk, highlighting that interventions beyond fuel switching are necessary for vulnerable individuals with limited self-care abilities. These findings underscore the need for comprehensive public health strategies.