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Gas stoves and heaters cause over 3,200 child asthma cases yearly in New Zealand, costing over $3 billion.
A new report by New Zealand’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority links indoor air pollution from gas stoves, wood burners, and unflued heaters to over 3,200 new childhood asthma cases and hundreds of hospitalisations annually, with associated health costs exceeding $3 billion.
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ and the New Zealand Green Building Council urge improved ventilation and a phase-out of gas appliances, citing risks to children’s health and long-term economic savings from switching to electric alternatives.
Despite scientific evidence dating back decades, some manufacturers are retracting past acknowledgements of gas stove emissions, while industry groups challenge health warnings, raising concerns about transparency.
The findings highlight the urgent need for policy changes to protect public health and accelerate the shift to safer, more sustainable home energy systems.
Las estufas de gas y los calentadores causan más de 3.200 casos de asma infantil anualmente en Nueva Zelanda, con un costo de más de 3.000 millones de dólares.