Critical Review on Dispersion of Gaseous Pollutants from Indoor Cooking Facilities

Pollutant emissions from indoor activities are an area of concern for human health worldwide. People spend about 90% of their time in indoor environments, and exposure to pollutants has a significant impact on their health and productivity. The objective of this paper is to provide a critical review of the dispersion of gaseous pollutants from indoor cooking using numerous scientific studies harvested from online and library sources. Data obtained reveal that there is evidence of health hazards of pollutants arising from several studies highlighting the danger of actual personal exposure. The current database of pollutant emissions from cooking processes offers limited information on the composition of harmful gaseous and particulate contaminants, as well as the methods by which they spread. Comprehensive evaluations of IAQ studies that explore the relationship between indoor cooking activities and pollutant emission rates are minimal. An analysis of the literature highlights the trends and gaps in cooking emissions in different countries/regions to enhance the understanding of their progress and limitations. This review has the potential to benefit individuals, policymakers, and institutions regarding the hazards of cooking-generated emissions.