• A new paper suggests that gas stoves are responsible for 12.7% of childhood asthma cases, but existing literature on the relationship between gas stoves and asthma is mixed.
• The paper’s estimates are based on an assumption from existing literature that gas stove ownership increases asthma rates by about 30%.
• Studies have found positive correlations between asthma and gas stove exposure, but the effects are a bit noisy and do not necessarily paint a consistent picture.
• Cross-sectional data at the state level does not suggest a strong relationship between gas stove ownership and childhood asthma rates.
• Replacing gas stoves is not likely to be necessary for most people, but those with children with (or at risk for) asthma may want to consider it.
• If not replacing the gas stove, running the hood fan and using a HEPA filter with an activated carbon filter can help reduce nitrogen dioxide levels.
Published January 11, 2023. Visit ParentData to read Emily Oster’s original post.
