 India faces a significant public health challenge due to air pollution caused by the burning of solid fuels in homes. This type of air pollution can be as harmful as outdoor air pollution, and it is estimated that it contributes to up to 40% of the country's total disease burden. The majority of these cases are concentrated in rural areas where people rely heavily on solid fuels for cooking and heating. In order to better understand the risks associated with this type of air pollution, we need more research into its causes and effects. This article was authored by Kolpana Bholakrishnan, Padmavathi Rameswamy, Sankasambandham and others.