| What does the box with holes represent in the demonstration? | a kitchen (window and no window) | Materials: Incense, Matches, Box with no holes, Box with holes Objectives: To demonstrate the importance of having ventilation in the home when cooking with biomass fuels (reinforcement of need for having windows, or chimneys near the stove) Steps: » Facilitator will light incense and wait for it to generate smoke » The incense while burning will be put on a dish on the floor. The box will be put on top of the incense (covering the incense). The box looks like a kitchen (window and no window) » The participants will observe how long the incense will burn, and the smoke » If the box has no windows, the smoke will just stay inside. The other box which has a window will be opened, and the participants can see how the smoke goes out of the box NOTE FOR FACILITATORS: Emphasize the importance of ventilation when cooking with biomass fuels. | 465 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air22.pdf | The box looks like a kitchen (window and no window) » The participants will observe how long the incense will burn, and the smoke » If the box has no windows, the smoke will just stay inside. | 22 | page=22,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the lifecourse approach in relation to pollution? | Pollution affects us in various ways during each stage of life from pregnancy (intra-uterine period) to old age. This is called the lifecourse approach | Things to remember: » Pollution affects us in various ways during each stage of life from pregnancy (intra-uterine period) to old age. This is called the lifecourse approach » The effects vary at each stage of exposure to pollution » Infants whose mothers were exposed to pollution during pregnancy can be born small or pre-term NOTE FOR FACILITATORS: Ask the participants what they can see in the picture » Children can experience more respiratory infections and poor lung development in later life » Pollution also affects the developing brain of children making it harder for them to concentrate and develop their full learning potential later » Pregnant women and children are very vulnerable to poor air quality and so are the sick and elderly. They must be protected from poor air both indoors and outdoors to avoid lifelong health effects | 22 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air22.pdf | Things to remember: » Pollution affects us in various ways during each stage of life from pregnancy (intra-uterine period) to old age. This is called the lifecourse approach » The effects vary at each stage of exposure to pollution » Infants whose mothers were exposed to pollution during pregnancy can be born small or pre-term NOTE FOR FACILITATORS: Ask the participants what they can see in the picture » Children can experience more respiratory infections and poor lung development in later life » Pollution also affects the developing brain of children making it harder for them to concentrate |
| What type of cookstove uses less biomass fuels and produces less smoke? | an improved cookstove that doesn’t make too much smoke and uses less biomass fuels | » The last action is to make the changes in the home to prevent inhalation of smoke, or to lessen your exposure to pollution » Use an improved cookstove that doesn’t make too much smoke and uses less biomass fuels. There are different types of stoves approved by the government and are sold in the market » Use biogas or a solar cookstove if available. Stoves that use LPG are the cleanest. | 131 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air22.pdf | » The last action is to make the changes in the home to prevent inhalation of smoke, or to lessen your exposure to pollution » Use an improved cookstove that doesn’t make too much smoke and uses less biomass fuels. | 34 | page=34,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What do the vitamins and minerals in food help us fight? | diseases, and the effects of exposure to smoke | » One of the best ways to make our families healthy is to eat vegetables and fruits. The effects of pollution or smoke on our cardiovascular system can be minimized by eating a good diet, rich in vegetables and fruits » The vitamins and minerals in food allow us to fight diseases, and the effects of exposure to smoke » Eating proper meals with our family will give us energy and strength » Apart from eating proper meals, drinking water will help our bodies fight coughs and colds | 272 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air22.pdf | The effects of pollution or smoke on our cardiovascular system can be minimized by eating a good diet, rich in vegetables and fruits » The vitamins and minerals in food allow us to fight diseases, and the effects of exposure to smoke » Eating proper meals with our family will give us energy and strength » Apart from eating proper meals, drinking water will help our bodies fight coughs and colds | 26 | page=26,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What should be done to chana, rajma beans, and other pulses to cook them faster? | Soak chana, rajma beans and other types of dal (pulses), overnight | » Use round bottom pots on chulhas » The pots should be 1-2 times bigger than the mouth of the chulha » Clean the bottom of the pot so it gets hot faster » Soak chana, rajma beans and other types of dal (pulses), overnight and it will cook faster » Soak rice before cooking » Cover the pots to shorten time of cooking » Cut the wood in small pieces so it burns faster and completely » Add dung on the wood or sticks. Once dry, these sticks will burn better and produce less smoke NOTE FOR FACILITATORS: Give the following suggestions to decrease the amount of time spent on cooking. Ask the women if they have found other effective solutions when cooking | 156 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air22.pdf | » Use round bottom pots on chulhas » The pots should be 1-2 times bigger than the mouth of the chulha » Clean the bottom of the pot so it gets hot faster » Soak chana, rajma beans and other types of dal (pulses), overnight and it will cook faster » Soak rice before cooking » Cover the pots to shorten time of cooking » Cut the wood in small pieces so it burns faster and completely » Add dung on the wood or sticks. |
| Why is a mother's clean environment and calm state of mind important during pregnancy? | important for the healthy growth of their child inside the womb. | Pregnant women should not feel nervous or any tension when hearing about these facts. We want to emphasize that the mothers' clean environment and calm state of mind is important for the healthy growth of their child inside the womb. | 169 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air22.pdf | We want to emphasize that the mothers' clean environment and calm state of mind is important for the healthy growth of their child inside the womb. | 20 | page=20,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| Why should plastics and rubber products not be burned inside or near the home? | These items produce a lot of smoke that can affect your lungs | » In the northern parts of India, families need to burn biomass to keep warm. It is easier to warm our bodies than our whole house! » Wear a cap and shawl at all times. You lose more body heat and feel cold when your head and neck are not covered. Wear socks if possible. It is very important to keep children or old people warm at all times » Plastics and rubber products should not be burned inside or near the home. These items produce a lot of smoke that can affect your lungs » Solar energy can be used to heat water and also provide electricity at night | 419 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air22.pdf | It is very important to keep children or old people warm at all times » Plastics and rubber products should not be burned inside or near the home. These items produce a lot of smoke that can affect your lungs » Solar energy can be used to heat water and also provide electricity at night | 30 | page=30,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| How does air pollution affect women throughout their life cycle? | from before birth during the gestational life to life after birth in the whole life cycle | 3 AIR POLLUTION AND ITS IMPACT ON WOMEN’S HEALTH Air pollution is recognised as the greatest environmental risk to human health and a main avoidable cause of death and disability. It affects disproportionately to women health. Women in the country have been suffering their health from the impacts of air pollution particularly indoor air pollution. Air pollution affects women health from before birth during the gestational life to life after birth in the whole life cycle. Health of the women of child-bearing age is also a concern as air pollution may impact not only the outcome of pregnancy but also, of the developing child during the pregnancy including abnormal pregnancy, for example, abortions, premature births and low birth weights etc. | 385 | summary | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air22.pdf | Air pollution affects women health from before birth during the gestational life to life after birth in the whole life cycle. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What advice do scientists and doctors give for improving health? | clean air, clean water and vegetables and fruits will make us healthier. | If possible, you can move your chulha in an area where there is a window or near the door » Discuss with your local panchayat leader about the various government programmes available to your community » Now you are aware that simple changes can make your health better. We talked about solutions that are available, but these changes may not happen immediately. When we start to discuss with our friends and family, we learn new ideas and have a better understanding of our beliefs and practices. The scientists and doctors advise us that clean air, clean water and vegetables and fruits will make us healthier. Knowledge is power! CALL TO ACTION: HOW TO REDUCE EXPOSURE AND CONTRIBUTION TO AIR POLLUTION | 539 | summary | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air22.pdf | The scientists and doctors advise us that clean air, clean water and vegetables and fruits will make us healthier. Knowledge is power! CALL TO ACTION: HOW TO REDUCE EXPOSURE AND CONTRIBUTION TO AIR POLLUTION | 34 | page=34,block=2 | 0.700 |
| What are scientists and doctors advising pregnant women about air quality? | breathing clean air is very good for pregnant women and their unborn child | Things to remember: » We all know that clean water, vegetables and fruits, and physical activity, and a calm and happy mind is good for our pregnancies. » Scientists and doctors want us to know that breathing clean air is very good for pregnant women and their unborn child. But, they are not saying that your child will be unhealthy. This knowledge will help us when we talk to a child doctor, to the Nurse and ASHA about our child. Remember KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! » Pregnant women exposed to smoke are more likely to give birth earlier than expected and have smaller babies. | 199 | summary | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air22.pdf | » Scientists and doctors want us to know that breathing clean air is very good for pregnant women and their unborn child. | 20 | page=20,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |