| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by MarieSucre(f): 12:00am On Aug 14, 2015 |
bobkezel:
Stupid people trying to promote their company will go to any length to castigate a threat/competitor. Creating false theories with no bases, and exagerating a no issue. Nonsense. Lie upon lies and stupid people like them will belive the nonsense. Hahahahaha. come on. So tell me, who are these rivals or competitors they're slandering? Who is the CEO of Firewood and Sons incorporated? Bro, the pros outweigh the cons. I do not know if industrial gas is a healthy alternative but I do know that we need to stop chopping down trees. |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by bidex(m): 12:04am On Aug 14, 2015 |
princeemmac:
[size=16pt]The Silent Killer[/size]
[img]http://128.243.70.40/research/images/typical%20firewood%20stove.jpg[/img]
Cooking is the process of preparing food mostly through the application of heat. Firewood is the most popular source of domestic energy used for cooking in Africa.
In Nigeria, many homes and indeed restaurants resort to the use of firewood for cooking especially for large families, groups, parties, etc mainly due to the availability, inexpensive nature of firewood and lack of access to modern cooking fuels. But a large number of households are not aware of the hazards that are
associated with cooking with firewood.
Firewood
Firewood is primarily sourced from felled trees. The major reason for planting trees is for the preservation of the ecosystem and maintenance of good balance.
Deforestation by way of indiscriminate felling of trees for the use as firewood has been a major source of concern. Deforestation causes distortion or imbalance in the ecosystem and should be discouraged.
It is even worst when the people felling trees do not care about replacement. It has been recommended that for every tree you fell, plant four others. This is not being adhered to.
Trees
Every log of firewood you see around came from a tree. A tree is a plant with an elongated trunk which supports its branches and leaves.
Importance Of Trees
• Trees provide oxygen (In one year an acre of mature trees can provide
enough oxygen for 18 people.)
• Trees refreshes and cools the environment/ streets and city – Through
shades and releasing vapour into the air
• Trees conserve energy
• Trees save water
• Trees help prevent water pollution
• Trees help prevent soil erosion
• Trees shield children from ultra-violet rays
• Trees provide food
• Trees mark the seasons
• Trees provide a canopy and habitat for wildlife
• Trees clean the air
• Trees provide wood
• Trees combat the climate change
Every stick of firewood you use represents a felled tree that could have provided all of the above and lots more.
But narrowing it back to our discourse, there is already a challenge brewing up as the trees are felled indiscriminately which is a health issue nobody is looking at.
Fire Wood- The Silent Killer
It has been widely reported of the very serious adverse health effect African women face by the continued inhaling of smoke emitted by firewood combustion. This Smoke contains complex gases and fine particles, which affects both the lungs and the heart.
Firewood smoke is a great source of what scientist term fine particle pollution. It is painful that most users of firewood do not know the health hazard they are exposing themselves to.
Fine Particles
The size of particles is directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. Small particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter pose the greatest problems, because they can get deep into the lungs, and some may even get into the bloodstream. Among these particles are “fine particles,” which are 2.5 micrometers in diameter and smaller.
Numerous scientific studies have linked fine particle pollution exposure to a variety of problems, including:
• Increased respiratory symptoms, such as irritation of the airways, coughing, or
difficulty breathing;
• Decreased lung function;
• Aggravated asthma;
• Development of chronic bronchitis;
• Irregular heartbeat;
• Non fatal heart attacks; and
• Premature death in people with heart or lung disease.
Other Troubles
Aside from the fine particles, the complex gas emitted contain sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and potentially carcinogenic compounds including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, benzene, formaldehyde and dioxins , which are known are known to cause cancer, Plus the notorious Greenhouse gas CO2.
The Techno Solution
Small wonder the Executive Vice Chairman of Techno oil ltd, Mrs. Nkechi Obi, MON, related with these facts passionately in a meeting with stakeholders in Lagos, Nigeria. She said,
`Cooking with firewood is a silent killer because firewood smoke is more dangerous than cigarette smoke.’’
Citing a recent World Health Organization report, she said that cooking with firewood often resulted to indoor pollution, which globally accounted for over 4 million deaths every year.
Mrs. Obi, who received Federal Government’s commendation few years ago for the `Going Green’ initiative of her company which is directed at popularizing the use of cooking gas in Nigeria has continued to sustain the effort. She further said that she was looking forward to when most Nigerian households would embrace the use of LPG and reduce the danger Nigerian women are being exposed to.
The Techno oil chief said ``Why must we continue to decimate our women population and keep pretending as if nothing is happening?” Mrs. Obi said this, as she announced the commencement of the construction work of the multi billion Naira LPG Cylinder manufacturing plant which would be producing a minimum of about 5 million cylinders annually.
She noted that When Techno Oil LPG cylinder production plant is completed, it will deepen LPG (Cooking Gas) adopting , create a clean, safe and healthier environment, make cylinders more available and affordable, create jobs and reduce the depletion of our foreign reserves through importation.
True as her words have highlighted; cooking with firewood is a silent killer and the preferred alternative: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking Gas) which is greener, safer and healthier should be encouraged.
#Technooil
#TechnoGas
#TechnoGas & Power
https://www.facebook.com/technooil/posts/545153098973403
.... u make me latt |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by bobkezel(m): 12:31am On Aug 14, 2015 |
MarieSucre:
Hahahahaha. come on. So tell me, who are these rivals or competitors they're slandering? Who is the CEO of Firewood and Sons incorporated? Bro, the pros outweigh the cons. I do not know if industrial gas is a healthy alternative but I do know that we need to stop chopping down trees. u talk about chopping down trees huh? Wood used in cooking is way insignificant compared to wood used in building houses, manufacturing, construction and etc etc. So who is the culprit here? If you really want to conserve trees, then lets go back to when we live in mud and thatch houses with thatch roofs. Moreover, firewood is not the only thing they use in cooking they mix it with fronds, palm kernel shell, shrubs and other dry grasses. So my brother, those nonsensical theories they wrote there are rubbish. |
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| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by Edusouls(m): 3:13am On Aug 14, 2015 |
RedCard1:
Poverty is the only reason why people use firewood. But some people still live long with it shut up what do u know, illiterates, firewood has been the major source of cooking for thousands of years, our fore fathers used it throughout and yet live much longer than this unhealthy indomie generation that dies like chikcen... |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by Edusouls(m): 3:16am On Aug 14, 2015 |
UncleSnr:
But why did our forefathers live long?   |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by menshealth1234: 4:36am On Aug 14, 2015 |
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| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by babajero(m): 6:09am On Aug 14, 2015 |
Rubbish, go to the villages they have gas neither stove but they mostly live above 70. And what is the dying rate of the people that live in the city |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by Nobody: 6:28am On Aug 14, 2015 |
Rubbish. |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by Nobody: 6:34am On Aug 14, 2015 |
RedCard1:
Poverty is the only reason why people use firewood. But some people still live long with it It's not true our ex minister in my village they cook with fire wood about 500 people wants to eat, Which Gass cooker will you use to cook and satisfy the hol villagers |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by irishMO123(m): 6:46am On Aug 14, 2015 |
princeemmac:
[size=16pt]The Silent Killer[/size]
[img]http://128.243.70.40/research/images/typical%20firewood%20stove.jpg[/img]
Cooking is the process of preparing food mostly through the application of heat. Firewood is the most popular source of domestic energy used for cooking in Africa.
In Nigeria, many homes and indeed restaurants resort to the use of firewood for cooking especially for large families, groups, parties, etc mainly due to the availability, inexpensive nature of firewood and lack of access to modern cooking fuels. But a large number of households are not aware of the hazards that are
associated with cooking with firewood.
Firewood
Firewood is primarily sourced from felled trees. The major reason for planting trees is for the preservation of the ecosystem and maintenance of good balance.
Deforestation by way of indiscriminate felling of trees for the use as firewood has been a major source of concern. Deforestation causes distortion or imbalance in the ecosystem and should be discouraged.
It is even worst when the people felling trees do not care about replacement. It has been recommended that for every tree you fell, plant four others. This is not being adhered to.
Trees
Every log of firewood you see around came from a tree. A tree is a plant with an elongated trunk which supports its branches and leaves.
Importance Of Trees
• Trees provide oxygen (In one year an acre of mature trees can provide
enough oxygen for 18 people.)
• Trees refreshes and cools the environment/ streets and city – Through
shades and releasing vapour into the air
• Trees conserve energy
• Trees save water
• Trees help prevent water pollution
• Trees help prevent soil erosion
• Trees shield children from ultra-violet rays
• Trees provide food
• Trees mark the seasons
• Trees provide a canopy and habitat for wildlife
• Trees clean the air
• Trees provide wood
• Trees combat the climate change
Every stick of firewood you use represents a felled tree that could have provided all of the above and lots more.
But narrowing it back to our discourse, there is already a challenge brewing up as the trees are felled indiscriminately which is a health issue nobody is looking at.
Fire Wood- The Silent Killer
It has been widely reported of the very serious adverse health effect African women face by the continued inhaling of smoke emitted by firewood combustion. This Smoke contains complex gases and fine particles, which affects both the lungs and the heart.
Firewood smoke is a great source of what scientist term fine particle pollution. It is painful that most users of firewood do not know the health hazard they are exposing themselves to.
Fine Particles
The size of particles is directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. Small particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter pose the greatest problems, because they can get deep into the lungs, and some may even get into the bloodstream. Among these particles are “fine particles,” which are 2.5 micrometers in diameter and smaller.
Numerous scientific studies have linked fine particle pollution exposure to a variety of problems, including:
• Increased respiratory symptoms, such as irritation of the airways, coughing, or
difficulty breathing;
• Decreased lung function;
• Aggravated asthma;
• Development of chronic bronchitis;
• Irregular heartbeat;
• Non fatal heart attacks; and
• Premature death in people with heart or lung disease.
Other Troubles
Aside from the fine particles, the complex gas emitted contain sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and potentially carcinogenic compounds including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, benzene, formaldehyde and dioxins , which are known are known to cause cancer, Plus the notorious Greenhouse gas CO2.
The Techno Solution
Small wonder the Executive Vice Chairman of Techno oil ltd, Mrs. Nkechi Obi, MON, related with these facts passionately in a meeting with stakeholders in Lagos, Nigeria. She said,
`Cooking with firewood is a silent killer because firewood smoke is more dangerous than cigarette smoke.’’
Citing a recent World Health Organization report, she said that cooking with firewood often resulted to indoor pollution, which globally accounted for over 4 million deaths every year.
Mrs. Obi, who received Federal Government’s commendation few years ago for the `Going Green’ initiative of her company which is directed at popularizing the use of cooking gas in Nigeria has continued to sustain the effort. She further said that she was looking forward to when most Nigerian households would embrace the use of LPG and reduce the danger Nigerian women are being exposed to.
The Techno oil chief said ``Why must we continue to decimate our women population and keep pretending as if nothing is happening?” Mrs. Obi said this, as she announced the commencement of the construction work of the multi billion Naira LPG Cylinder manufacturing plant which would be producing a minimum of about 5 million cylinders annually.
She noted that When Techno Oil LPG cylinder production plant is completed, it will deepen LPG (Cooking Gas) adopting , create a clean, safe and healthier environment, make cylinders more available and affordable, create jobs and reduce the depletion of our foreign reserves through importation.
True as her words have highlighted; cooking with firewood is a silent killer and the preferred alternative: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking Gas) which is greener, safer and healthier should be encouraged.
#Technooil
#TechnoGas
#TechnoGas & Power
https://www.facebook.com/technooil/posts/545153098973403
Hmmn buh kindly explain why those that live in the village and uses fire wood to prepare their meal live longer to those that lives in cities and uses gas to prepare their meal |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by irishMO123(m): 6:47am On Aug 14, 2015 |
princeemmac:
[size=16pt]The Silent Killer[/size]
[img]http://128.243.70.40/research/images/typical%20firewood%20stove.jpg[/img]
Cooking is the process of preparing food mostly through the application of heat. Firewood is the most popular source of domestic energy used for cooking in Africa.
In Nigeria, many homes and indeed restaurants resort to the use of firewood for cooking especially for large families, groups, parties, etc mainly due to the availability, inexpensive nature of firewood and lack of access to modern cooking fuels. But a large number of households are not aware of the hazards that are
associated with cooking with firewood.
Firewood
Firewood is primarily sourced from felled trees. The major reason for planting trees is for the preservation of the ecosystem and maintenance of good balance.
Deforestation by way of indiscriminate felling of trees for the use as firewood has been a major source of concern. Deforestation causes distortion or imbalance in the ecosystem and should be discouraged.
It is even worst when the people felling trees do not care about replacement. It has been recommended that for every tree you fell, plant four others. This is not being adhered to.
Trees
Every log of firewood you see around came from a tree. A tree is a plant with an elongated trunk which supports its branches and leaves.
Importance Of Trees
• Trees provide oxygen (In one year an acre of mature trees can provide
enough oxygen for 18 people.)
• Trees refreshes and cools the environment/ streets and city – Through
shades and releasing vapour into the air
• Trees conserve energy
• Trees save water
• Trees help prevent water pollution
• Trees help prevent soil erosion
• Trees shield children from ultra-violet rays
• Trees provide food
• Trees mark the seasons
• Trees provide a canopy and habitat for wildlife
• Trees clean the air
• Trees provide wood
• Trees combat the climate change
Every stick of firewood you use represents a felled tree that could have provided all of the above and lots more.
But narrowing it back to our discourse, there is already a challenge brewing up as the trees are felled indiscriminately which is a health issue nobody is looking at.
Fire Wood- The Silent Killer
It has been widely reported of the very serious adverse health effect African women face by the continued inhaling of smoke emitted by firewood combustion. This Smoke contains complex gases and fine particles, which affects both the lungs and the heart.
Firewood smoke is a great source of what scientist term fine particle pollution. It is painful that most users of firewood do not know the health hazard they are exposing themselves to.
Fine Particles
The size of particles is directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. Small particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter pose the greatest problems, because they can get deep into the lungs, and some may even get into the bloodstream. Among these particles are “fine particles,” which are 2.5 micrometers in diameter and smaller.
Numerous scientific studies have linked fine particle pollution exposure to a variety of problems, including:
• Increased respiratory symptoms, such as irritation of the airways, coughing, or
difficulty breathing;
• Decreased lung function;
• Aggravated asthma;
• Development of chronic bronchitis;
• Irregular heartbeat;
• Non fatal heart attacks; and
• Premature death in people with heart or lung disease.
Other Troubles
Aside from the fine particles, the complex gas emitted contain sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and potentially carcinogenic compounds including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, benzene, formaldehyde and dioxins , which are known are known to cause cancer, Plus the notorious Greenhouse gas CO2.
The Techno Solution
Small wonder the Executive Vice Chairman of Techno oil ltd, Mrs. Nkechi Obi, MON, related with these facts passionately in a meeting with stakeholders in Lagos, Nigeria. She said,
`Cooking with firewood is a silent killer because firewood smoke is more dangerous than cigarette smoke.’’
Citing a recent World Health Organization report, she said that cooking with firewood often resulted to indoor pollution, which globally accounted for over 4 million deaths every year.
Mrs. Obi, who received Federal Government’s commendation few years ago for the `Going Green’ initiative of her company which is directed at popularizing the use of cooking gas in Nigeria has continued to sustain the effort. She further said that she was looking forward to when most Nigerian households would embrace the use of LPG and reduce the danger Nigerian women are being exposed to.
The Techno oil chief said ``Why must we continue to decimate our women population and keep pretending as if nothing is happening?” Mrs. Obi said this, as she announced the commencement of the construction work of the multi billion Naira LPG Cylinder manufacturing plant which would be producing a minimum of about 5 million cylinders annually.
She noted that When Techno Oil LPG cylinder production plant is completed, it will deepen LPG (Cooking Gas) adopting , create a clean, safe and healthier environment, make cylinders more available and affordable, create jobs and reduce the depletion of our foreign reserves through importation.
True as her words have highlighted; cooking with firewood is a silent killer and the preferred alternative: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking Gas) which is greener, safer and healthier should be encouraged.
#Technooil
#TechnoGas
#TechnoGas & Power
https://www.facebook.com/technooil/posts/545153098973403
Hmmn buh kindly explain why those that live in the village and uses fire wood to prepare their meal live longer to those that live in cities and uses gas to prepare their meal |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by gwatanayoel: 6:51am On Aug 14, 2015 |
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| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by nigerianvenom(m): 7:03am On Aug 14, 2015 |
halfrica:
Gas is cheap in nigeria ryt tho bt av u considered d poor too dey are d highest users of firewood neglectin d party usage o
Now i get it everyone is begining to neglect d poor in dis country
U av just proven u av d mentality of every nigerian politician out there
 wiv d proverty level and all u expect sumone dat barely eats once a day to go out there and buy gas They want me to mention list of those that I know have died due to gas explosion.right from 93 when my my mums friend died due to this and uptil last year were a particular gas shop exploded in my area and killed tens of people.I've never heard this about fire wood. What about the gas emission?are they telling me its not as dangerous as any toxic evaporation? Nigerians are easy to be decieve |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by Nobody: 7:20am On Aug 14, 2015 |
princeemmac:
[size=16pt]The Silent Killer[/size]
[img]http://128.243.70.40/research/images/typical%20firewood%20stove.jpg[/img]
Cooking is the process of preparing food mostly through the application of heat. Firewood is the most popular source of domestic energy used for cooking in Africa.
In Nigeria, many homes and indeed restaurants resort to the use of firewood for cooking especially for large families, groups, parties, etc mainly due to the availability, inexpensive nature of firewood and lack of access to modern cooking fuels. But a large number of households are not aware of the hazards that are
associated with cooking with firewood.
Firewood
Firewood is primarily sourced from felled trees. The major reason for planting trees is for the preservation of the ecosystem and maintenance of good balance.
Deforestation by way of indiscriminate felling of trees for the use as firewood has been a major source of concern. Deforestation causes distortion or imbalance in the ecosystem and should be discouraged.
It is even worst when the people felling trees do not care about replacement. It has been recommended that for every tree you fell, plant four others. This is not being adhered to.
Trees
Every log of firewood you see around came from a tree. A tree is a plant with an elongated trunk which supports its branches and leaves.
Importance Of Trees
• Trees provide oxygen (In one year an acre of mature trees can provide
enough oxygen for 18 people.)
• Trees refreshes and cools the environment/ streets and city – Through
shades and releasing vapour into the air
• Trees conserve energy
• Trees save water
• Trees help prevent water pollution
• Trees help prevent soil erosion
• Trees shield children from ultra-violet rays
• Trees provide food
• Trees mark the seasons
• Trees provide a canopy and habitat for wildlife
• Trees clean the air
• Trees provide wood
• Trees combat the climate change
Every stick of firewood you use represents a felled tree that could have provided all of the above and lots more.
But narrowing it back to our discourse, there is already a challenge brewing up as the trees are felled indiscriminately which is a health issue nobody is looking at.
Fire Wood- The Silent Killer
It has been widely reported of the very serious adverse health effect African women face by the continued inhaling of smoke emitted by firewood combustion. This Smoke contains complex gases and fine particles, which affects both the lungs and the heart.
Firewood smoke is a great source of what scientist term fine particle pollution. It is painful that most users of firewood do not know the health hazard they are exposing themselves to.
Fine Particles
The size of particles is directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. Small particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter pose the greatest problems, because they can get deep into the lungs, and some may even get into the bloodstream. Among these particles are “fine particles,” which are 2.5 micrometers in diameter and smaller.
Numerous scientific studies have linked fine particle pollution exposure to a variety of problems, including:
• Increased respiratory symptoms, such as irritation of the airways, coughing, or
difficulty breathing;
• Decreased lung function;
• Aggravated asthma;
• Development of chronic bronchitis;
• Irregular heartbeat;
• Non fatal heart attacks; and
• Premature death in people with heart or lung disease.
Other Troubles
Aside from the fine particles, the complex gas emitted contain sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and potentially carcinogenic compounds including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, benzene, formaldehyde and dioxins , which are known are known to cause cancer, Plus the notorious Greenhouse gas CO2.
The Techno Solution
Small wonder the Executive Vice Chairman of Techno oil ltd, Mrs. Nkechi Obi, MON, related with these facts passionately in a meeting with stakeholders in Lagos, Nigeria. She said,
`Cooking with firewood is a silent killer because firewood smoke is more dangerous than cigarette smoke.’’
Citing a recent World Health Organization report, she said that cooking with firewood often resulted to indoor pollution, which globally accounted for over 4 million deaths every year.
Mrs. Obi, who received Federal Government’s commendation few years ago for the `Going Green’ initiative of her company which is directed at popularizing the use of cooking gas in Nigeria has continued to sustain the effort. She further said that she was looking forward to when most Nigerian households would embrace the use of LPG and reduce the danger Nigerian women are being exposed to.
The Techno oil chief said ``Why must we continue to decimate our women population and keep pretending as if nothing is happening?” Mrs. Obi said this, as she announced the commencement of the construction work of the multi billion Naira LPG Cylinder manufacturing plant which would be producing a minimum of about 5 million cylinders annually.
She noted that When Techno Oil LPG cylinder production plant is completed, it will deepen LPG (Cooking Gas) adopting , create a clean, safe and healthier environment, make cylinders more available and affordable, create jobs and reduce the depletion of our foreign reserves through importation.
True as her words have highlighted; cooking with firewood is a silent killer and the preferred alternative: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking Gas) which is greener, safer and healthier should be encouraged.
#Technooil
#TechnoGas
#TechnoGas & Power
https://www.facebook.com/technooil/posts/545153098973403
Cookings done with firewoods arethe tastiest. Go try i t. Firewoods have beenn used for ages and users lived longer. 3 Likes |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by jeevyww(m): 7:20am On Aug 14, 2015 |
princeemmac:
Thats because a lot of health hazards they face are not traced to the source. They attribute everything to witches and wizards About 60 years Ago and way beyond that firewood was used for cooking,water was stored in clay pots,Cancer was almost non existent,in 2015 almost every home has a gas cooker or a stove or an electric cooker,we cook with stainless steel pots,have you noticed how the rate of cancer has increased over the years? 1 Like |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by Nobody: 7:24am On Aug 14, 2015 |
culcid:
Very insightful. I did a research on ambient air quality in Onitsha, the result was terrible, I can perfectly relate to the dangers these women are exposed to.
Op kindly change the post title, so that it can make FP, to create the necessary awareness.
Remember : What is good for the environment is good for your health and pocket. AQI for most Nigerian cities would be very much in the Red/Purple zone, but then, I think the people in these zones would have a certain level of immunity. |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by bigiyaro(m): 7:37am On Aug 14, 2015 |
op, u should have jst gone to d advert section n place ur advert for techno oil. For ur info. 99.9% of ppl who use firewood did nt read dis ur epistle u wrote hia. 1 Like |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by AdeniyiA(m): 7:57am On Aug 14, 2015 |
RedCard1:
Poverty is the only reason why people use firewood. But some people still live long with it Yes the human body has excellent adaptative nature and powerful antigens against harmful chemicals .These antigens are more active when we eat right, you'll agree with me that the rural dwellers who use firewood are more at advantageous position to enjoy natural foods/fruits 1 Like |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by nnamdiosu(m): 8:01am On Aug 14, 2015 |
princeemmac:
They were not living long. They just didnt know they were dying silently from it. Especially those that were always cooking point of correction sir...they WERE LIVING LONG, AT LEAST LONGER THAN US ( EVEN WITH OUR SO CALLED TECHNOLOGY) in case you don't know.....advancement in technolgy has complicated the society. and even though its saving lives, its destroying more than it saves. that's y with every increase in tech. there is almost always outbreak in diseases, new weapon of mass destruction, oil craze madness etc. lets faced it, the simpler man kind lives, the better for him. technology is a necessary evil. it helps but has drastic effects 1 Like |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by donwise1(m): 8:22am On Aug 14, 2015 |
Am still wondering while our forefathers lived longer 1 Like |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by Holuwaxheun(m): 8:38am On Aug 14, 2015 |
princeemmac:
[size=16pt]The Silent Killer[/size]
[img]http://128.243.70.40/research/images/typical%20firewood%20stove.jpg[/img]
Cooking is the process of preparing food mostly through the application of heat. Firewood is the most popular source of domestic energy used for cooking in Africa.
In Nigeria, many homes and indeed restaurants resort to the use of firewood for cooking especially for large families, groups, parties, etc mainly due to the availability, inexpensive nature of firewood and lack of access to modern cooking fuels. But a large number of households are not aware of the hazards that are
associated with cooking with firewood.
Firewood
Firewood is primarily sourced from felled trees. The major reason for planting trees is for the preservation of the ecosystem and maintenance of good balance.
Deforestation by way of indiscriminate felling of trees for the use as firewood has been a major source of concern. Deforestation causes distortion or imbalance in the ecosystem and should be discouraged.
It is even worst when the people felling trees do not care about replacement. It has been recommended that for every tree you fell, plant four others. This is not being adhered to.
Trees
Every log of firewood you see around came from a tree. A tree is a plant with an elongated trunk which supports its branches and leaves.
Importance Of Trees
• Trees provide oxygen (In one year an acre of mature trees can provide
enough oxygen for 18 people.)
• Trees refreshes and cools the environment/ streets and city – Through
shades and releasing vapour into the air
• Trees conserve energy
• Trees save water
• Trees help prevent water pollution
• Trees help prevent soil erosion
• Trees shield children from ultra-violet rays
• Trees provide food
• Trees mark the seasons
• Trees provide a canopy and habitat for wildlife
• Trees clean the air
• Trees provide wood
• Trees combat the climate change
Every stick of firewood you use represents a felled tree that could have provided all of the above and lots more.
But narrowing it back to our discourse, there is already a challenge brewing up as the trees are felled indiscriminately which is a health issue nobody is looking at.
Fire Wood- The Silent Killer
It has been widely reported of the very serious adverse health effect African women face by the continued inhaling of smoke emitted by firewood combustion. This Smoke contains complex gases and fine particles, which affects both the lungs and the heart.
Firewood smoke is a great source of what scientist term fine particle pollution. It is painful that most users of firewood do not know the health hazard they are exposing themselves to.
Fine Particles
The size of particles is directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. Small particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter pose the greatest problems, because they can get deep into the lungs, and some may even get into the bloodstream. Among these particles are “fine particles,” which are 2.5 micrometers in diameter and smaller.
Numerous scientific studies have linked fine particle pollution exposure to a variety of problems, including:
• Increased respiratory symptoms, such as irritation of the airways, coughing, or
difficulty breathing;
• Decreased lung function;
• Aggravated asthma;
• Development of chronic bronchitis;
• Irregular heartbeat;
• Non fatal heart attacks; and
• Premature death in people with heart or lung disease.
Other Troubles
Aside from the fine particles, the complex gas emitted contain sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and potentially carcinogenic compounds including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, benzene, formaldehyde and dioxins , which are known are known to cause cancer, Plus the notorious Greenhouse gas CO2.
The Techno Solution
Small wonder the Executive Vice Chairman of Techno oil ltd, Mrs. Nkechi Obi, MON, related with these facts passionately in a meeting with stakeholders in Lagos, Nigeria. She said,
`Cooking with firewood is a silent killer because firewood smoke is more dangerous than cigarette smoke.’’
Citing a recent World Health Organization report, she said that cooking with firewood often resulted to indoor pollution, which globally accounted for over 4 million deaths every year.
Mrs. Obi, who received Federal Government’s commendation few years ago for the `Going Green’ initiative of her company which is directed at popularizing the use of cooking gas in Nigeria has continued to sustain the effort. She further said that she was looking forward to when most Nigerian households would embrace the use of LPG and reduce the danger Nigerian women are being exposed to.
The Techno oil chief said ``Why must we continue to decimate our women population and keep pretending as if nothing is happening?” Mrs. Obi said this, as she announced the commencement of the construction work of the multi billion Naira LPG Cylinder manufacturing plant which would be producing a minimum of about 5 million cylinders annually.
She noted that When Techno Oil LPG cylinder production plant is completed, it will deepen LPG (Cooking Gas) adopting , create a clean, safe and healthier environment, make cylinders more available and affordable, create jobs and reduce the depletion of our foreign reserves through importation.
True as her words have highlighted; cooking with firewood is a silent killer and the preferred alternative: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking Gas) which is greener, safer and healthier should be encouraged.
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Nice post. My brother there is nothing that doesn't really av disadvantages. Even the so called modernised equipments (Electric appliances - cooker, oven, microwave etc) kills us like anything thru the radiations they produce... If we have to castigate cooking with wood as a killer, what do we have to say about our grandparents that live more than 100years. Even we wey dey live for porch areas (urban areas) no old reach the... May God help us all... |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by Holuwaxheun(m): 8:44am On Aug 14, 2015 |
nnamdiosu:
point of correction sir...they WERE LIVING LONG, AT LEAST LONGER THAN US ( EVEN WITH OUR SO CALLED TECHNOLOGY) in case you don't know.....advancement in technolgy has complicated the society. and even though its saving lives, its destroying more than it saves. that's y with every increase in tech. there is almost always outbreak in diseases, new weapon of mass destruction, oil craze madness etc. lets faced it, the simpler man kind lives, the better for him. technology is a necessary evil. it helps but has drastic effects Thanks for this my brother... Many has failed to see the danger embedded in advancement... The simple u live, the better it is. Many will tell u I can't eat food prepared in local canteen. They all run around feeding on canned foods and radiated food from microwaves. God help us, though we need to take precautions, but don't forget many of the rich people that failed to take precautions as touching these, are the ones having all the so called cancer and Big diseases.... All I will say is, no matter how rich u are, live life simple and never forget the place of nature. Eat more of natural foods, than microwaved foods... 1 Like |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by mayskit4luv(m): 8:46am On Aug 14, 2015 |
RedCard1:
Poverty is the only reason why people use firewood. But some people still live long with it It's nt poverty ooo! I wud av agreed if u said ignorance.... |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by 9jatatafo(m): 9:37am On Aug 14, 2015 |
Teach people how to use cooking gas very well. A lot of people are of the view that cooking gas could get their homes burnt so the fear of that make them to resort to cooking with firewood and stove. All people need is enlightenment. |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by petkoffDrake(m): 9:41am On Aug 14, 2015 |
Then y havnt mama caro who sells fries b4 I was in primary2 and know am in 300 level, had any heart or lung problem or why is she growing younger and preetier by d day? She looks 50 but she's in her late 60 |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by opeaceo: 9:42am On Aug 14, 2015 |
chinchum:
I don't get ur point. if it finishes, they can refill na. abi if firewood finish, they no dey buy another one. in fact there is nothing stopping a family from saving up 8,000 to buy a standard 12.5kg gas cylinder, or even 5 to 6k to buy a fairly used one. no excuse please. a cylinder for the family that can last 15years or more. baba, no excuses, I think the problem is more of poverty of good reasoning, such kind of poverty abounds in the educated and well to do minds too.
You're still hammering on the gas cylinder, assuming it was given to them for free, they'll use around 9k to refill in two months, that is huge. |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by petkoffDrake(m): 9:44am On Aug 14, 2015 |
Then y havnt mama caro who sells fries b4 I was in primary2 and now am in 300 level, had any heart or lung problem or why is she growing younger and preetier by d day? She looks 50 but she's in her early 70
Op I doubt. It depends on how one is brought up from tender age and what one doesn't know won't kill him/her |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by Nobody: 10:00am On Aug 14, 2015 |
UncleSnr:
But why did our forefathers live long? dos wey no dey use dey get pikin wey dey use recommended glasses. ibegiiii. wen ajebo dey complain of typhoid pakoro dey football field. |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by insecticide: 10:03am On Aug 14, 2015 |
bigiyaro:
op, u should have jst gone to d advert section n place ur advert for techno oil. For ur info. 99.9% of ppl who use firewood did nt read dis ur epistle u wrote hia. Don't mind the op. i think the guy is a marketer for techno oil... |
| Re: EDUCATIVE: Dangers of Cooking with Fire wood by chinchum(m): 10:08am On Aug 14, 2015 |
opeaceo:
You're still hammering on the gas cylinder, assuming it was given to them for free, they'll use around 9k to refill in two months, that is huge.
it doesn't have to be given to them for free, virtually every poor family has at least a mobile phone., a household can afford to buy a gas cylinder, if it wants, the same way it can buy a mobile phone., while a mobile phone will last at most 3-4years, or even stolen in matter of days, or spoilt in matter of months, if it buys a gas cylinder of at most 8,000 naira , it can be used for over 20 years. refilling a 12.5kg cylinder fully costs 3,000 naira roughly, I bought mine 2,600 the last time. . all things being equal a filled 12.5kg can last a month or more sef. for a light cooker like me, I use a 12.5kg cylinder for 3 freaking months on the average. the so called poor people needs to be taught to activate their latent common sense. the stress, strain, and the resultant health complications and even treatment costs outweighs the myopic firewood culture., they look up to educated ones like u to enlighten them, it is important you don't fail them. |
