Household firewood may have cancer

Smoke from burning firewood or cooking food at indoor temperature can lead to cancer. Residents in poor countries are at greater risk.

Scientists at the International Cancer Research Organization report that smoke comes from heating biofuels such as firewood, coal, or animal manure in the home, or slightly emitted when fried at high temperatures, are all likely to lead to cancer.

It is estimated that about half of the world's population uses wood or coal for cooking and heating, and often in poor places.

"Therefore, for the health of the community, we need to call people's attention to health hazards from daily jobs , " said Peter Boyle, Director of International Cancer Research. Based in Lyon, France, said.

Currently, in sub-Saharan Africa, more than 90% of households still use solid fuels, such as wood, in daily life. Meanwhile, stir-frying, frying and baking (food preparation methods that both heat oil at high temperatures) are very popular in East Asia.

Minh Thuy