Table 1 Background characteristics of the participants 2017–2018 in Nepal
Characteristic | Frequency N (%) (N = 66,713) |
|---|---|
Household fuel usage (exposure) | Â |
Cleaner fuel (electricity, LPG, biogas, natural gas) | 26,703 (40.0) |
Polluting fuel (kerosene, firewood) | 40,010 (60.0) |
Air ventilation of the cooking place | Â |
No | 59,806 (89.6) |
Yes | 6,907 (10.4) |
Congential Birth defect (outcome) | Â |
No | 66,400 (99.5) |
Yes | 313 (0.5) |