2024 Australian gas connection ban in new homes due to increased childhood asthma risk.
A recent study links gas stoves to an increased risk of asthma, particularly in children, attributing around 12% of childhood asthma cases in Australia to emissions like nitrogen dioxide and formaldehyde. To improve indoor air quality, it's recommended to use high-efficiency exhaust hoods, keep windows open during cooking, and consider switching to electric stoves. Australia is moving to ban gas connections in new homes from 2024 to address these concerns.
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