“Running a generator regularly in a house is not only harmful to the family but anyone who is nearby including the neighbours because fumes travel freely,” says Dr Zafar Fatmi, associate professor at Aga Khan University.
Fatmi, who heads the research group for environmental health at the university, says people who stay at home such as housewives and young children are mainly at risk. “There are chances of having lung and cardiovascular diseases,” he states.
The threat to health, Fatmi says, depends on the level of exposure. “The placement of the generator is very important; putting it in an enclosed space leads to high level of exposure and increases the risk,” he says.
Source: Tribune Express
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