Abstract:

"Air pollution, marked by the presence of detrimental substances in the Earth's atmosphere, constitutes a major global menace to environmental sustainability and public health. This complex issue arises from a combination of natural processes and anthropogenic factors, with key contributors including industrial discharges, vehicle emissions, agricultural practices, and the burning of fossil fuels and biomass for energy. "This study employed a true experimental one-group pretest-posttest research design, with a sample size of 60 participants selected through purposive sampling. The research was carried out over fourteen days in both urban and rural areas, utilizing self-structured questionnaires. The present study's findings indicate a significant disparity in household air pollution levels between rural and urban areas, with urban areas exhibiting higher concentrations of indoor air pollutants.

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