Gas stove may be less polluting than coal fire, but it can potentially worsen asthma in children
Good ventilation and proper use of range hoods can reduce the risk, suggest experts. Representational image. | Rupak De Chowdhuri/ Reuters
“You are cooking with gas” is a familiar term associated with doing the right thing and doing it well. But is cooking with gas doing the wrong thing for our health?
Increasing evidence suggests cooking with gas may make asthma worse in children. However, proper use of range hoods could reduce that risk.
What is in gas?
Gas is excellent for cooking – it switches on in an instant and is easily adjustable.