A new study reveals that the use of gas stoves for cooking can
significantly increase indoor benzene levels, surpassing the levels
typically found in secondhand smoke. Benzene, a known carcinogen, is
released during the combustion process when using gas stoves. Researchers
found that prolonged exposure to elevated benzene concentrations can pose
health risks, including an increased likelihood of developing cancer. The
findings highlight the importance of proper ventilation while using gas
stoves and the need for further research to develop safer cooking
alternatives to mitigate indoor air pollution.
significantly increase indoor benzene levels, surpassing the levels
typically found in secondhand smoke. Benzene, a known carcinogen, is
released during the combustion process when using gas stoves. Researchers
found that prolonged exposure to elevated benzene concentrations can pose
health risks, including an increased likelihood of developing cancer. The
findings highlight the importance of proper ventilation while using gas
stoves and the need for further research to develop safer cooking
alternatives to mitigate indoor air pollution.
