[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I read a write-up on a study a while ago that stated the use of open fires for cooking and heat is one of the major causes for low life-expectancy in impoverished parts of the world. Aside from just accidents and injuries, respiratory problems and cataracts were tied to using open fires.

I wonder if these places were people cook over open fire and use it to heat their homes also have poor access to sanitation and medical care?