A federal agency is considering taking action to address the health problems linked to gas stoves. One option could be a nationwide ban. Recent studies show emissions worsen childhood asthma and other diseases. GusoffTV reports.
"Like my throat's closing up. I can't breathe," Sarduy said.Several studies now identify gas stoves as a hidden hazard linked to more than 12% of childhood asthma cases and other respiratory, cardiovascular, and heart problems.
"You are burning fuel in your home, in your kitchen, which is usually the center of your family life. Other gas appliances are directly vented to the outside," said Katherine Pruitt of the American Lung Association.Pruitt said that causes not only indoor air pollution but also greenhouse gases, even when stoves are off.
"Why attack an entire industry? If a doctor's recommendation says it affects somebody's asthma, no one is gong to argue with that, but there are millions of gas stoves," Joe Cornetta, president-elect of Plumbing Heating & Cooling Contractors. Some would miss the ease of cooking with gas, but Westbury resident Medline Loew said,"I'm for anything that will make my health better."
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