Do you really know? Are gas cookers dangerous?
Apr 3, 2026
They explore indoor pollutants from gas cookers like nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, formaldehyde and benzene. The discussion highlights studies linking gas use to higher asthma risk and compares pollutant levels to cigarette exposure. Practical risk-reduction steps are outlined, from ventilation and detectors to switching to electric or induction.
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Gas Cookers Emit Multiple Harmful Pollutants
- Gas cookers emit multiple harmful pollutants even when not actively boiling or frying.
- Amber Minogue lists NO2, CO, PM, formaldehyde, and benzene with studies linking each to respiratory, cardiovascular, and cancer risks.
NO2 From Cooking Raises Childhood Asthma Risk
- Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) forms from high-temperature combustion and damages airways.
- Dutch Lung Foundation report cited by Amber links gas cookers to a 42% increased asthma risk in children.
Gas Stoves Contribute Substantially To Carbon Monoxide Exposure
- Carbon monoxide (CO) results from incomplete combustion and reduces oxygen delivery to organs.
- EPA study noted gas stoves can account for up to 30% of household CO exposure, causing headaches, dizziness, nausea, and at high levels death.