"Doctor, are you really sure? Just because of that ...... in the kitchenThat stainless steel pot, I got lung cancer? Li Hua held the diagnosis report and asked the doctor with a trembling voice. The doctor nodded with a serious expression: "Yes, according to your condition and the environment at home, we preliminarily judge that some substandard kitchenware in the kitchen may be the culprit that causes you to suffer from lung cancer." ”
Li Hua, an ordinary 16-year-old high school student, was originally in the flowering season of his life, but because of this sudden bad news, his life fell into darkness. He recalled that in the past two years, in order to save money, the family bought a lot of low-cost stainless steel kitchenware. Whenever his mother was busy in the kitchen, he could always smell a pungent smell. At that time, he didn't think much about it, just the smell of oil smoke. Unexpectedly, all this became the ** killer of his health. He couldn't help but feel fear and anger, but more importantly, helplessness and confusion about his health. He didn't know how he had fallen into this health trap step by step, let alone how to get out of it. Editor: Jing Ming
The kitchen, as an important place in family life, is closely related to our health in terms of environmental quality. Substandard kitchen utensils and poor ventilation conditions can lead to indoor air pollution, which in turn can lead to various diseases.
According to the World Health Organization, about 3.8 million people die each year from diseases related to indoor air pollution. Therefore, it is urgent to pay attention to the environmental problems in the kitchen.
The quality and health of kitchenware should not be overlooked!
When choosing kitchenware, we should pay attention to its quality. There are many types of kitchenware on the market, and the quality is uneven.
Material safety
The materials from which kitchenware is made are directly related to its safety. Quality kitchenware is usually made using food-grade materials such as stainless steel, ceramics, etc., which do not release harmful substances during cooking.
Some low-quality kitchenware may be made using materials that contain heavy metals or other harmful substances, and long-term use may pose a potential threat to human health.
Effects during cooking
Kitchenware comes into direct contact with food during the cooking process, so its quality has a direct impact on the taste, nutritional value and hygiene of the food. For example, substandard pots and pans may lead to problems such as food sticking to the pan and stir-frying, resulting in nutrient loss and food safety hazards.
Suggestion: When buying kitchenware, we should choose products that meet national standards and try to avoid using inferior kitchenware.
The importance of kitchen ventilation
In addition to choosing the right kitchenware, keeping the kitchen ventilated is key. In the cooking process, harmful gases such as oil smoke and carbon monoxide are easily trapped indoors, posing a threat to human health.
Maintain food quality
Oily fumes and odors not only affect the taste and quality of food, but also may accelerate the spoilage of food. An effective ventilation and fume extraction system reduces fumes and odors in the kitchen, thereby maintaining the freshness and quality of food.
Prevent fires
Oil smoke is a flammable substance, and if it accumulates too much, it can easily cause a fire once it encounters an ignition source. The installation and use of a suitable ventilation and smoke extraction system can eliminate the oil smoke in time and eliminate the fire hazard.
Maintain indoor air quality
Kitchen ventilation also helps to reduce the concentration of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms in the indoor air, thereby maintaining indoor air quality and reducing the risk of disease transmission.
Recommendations:Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated and remove harmful gases in time. Exhaust fans or windows can be installed in the kitchen to ventilate and maintain air circulation.
How to prevent lung cancer in your daily life
Quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke
Smoking is one of the most important risk factors for lung cancer. Quitting smoking is the most direct way to reduce your risk of lung cancer.
Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke and try to stay away from smokers or smoking environments.
Eat a healthy diet
Traditional Chinese medicine pays attention to the "homology of food therapy", and believes that food has the effect of regulating the body. We should reduce high-temperature cooking methods such as frying and grilling, increase the intake of fruits and vegetables, and maintain a balanced diet.
Limit your intake of red and processed meats and increase your intake of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Reduce your intake of foods high in fat, salt and sugar.
Manage chronic lung disease
People with chronic diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma should be aggressive** and manage the disease to reduce the risk of lung cancer.
Home environment and indoor air quality
Ensure a clean and ventilated living environment to reduce indoor air pollution.
Use eco-friendly materials for decoration and avoid household items and cleaning products that contain harmful substances.
Regularly inspect and maintain kitchen equipment to ensure good ventilation and reduce the retention of oil fumes and harmful gases.
After a series of twists and turns, Li Hua's family began to pay attention to the environmental problems of the kitchen and took corresponding measures to improve them. They replaced good kitchen utensils, improved kitchen ventilation, developed good eating habits and had regular health check-ups.
After a period of hard work, Li Hua's health gradually improved, and his cough and dyspnea symptoms were significantly alleviated.
Let's take action from now on, pay attention to the kitchen environment, and protect your health!