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In countries where the power supply is unreliable, such as India, portable generators run on diesel oil are popular; however the fumes emitted may be hazardous. In the short term, they cause irritation and can set off asthma attacks; they may also cause lethal carbon monoxide poisoning. In the long term they can predispose to lung cancer. 
 
Proper ventilation is essential. 
 
Furthermore, the noise made by these generators can damage hearing and cause a stress reaction.  
 
It is recommended to avoid these generators whenever possible.

Genset fumes may cause lung cancer

CNN-IBN - 5/13/2006 5:53 AM

New Delhi: With constant power cuts over the years, something that we have all gotten used to is the noise, smell and the fumes of portable generators.
 
But what's the fall-out in terms of health?
 
Says Pulmonologist, Dr Nevin Kishore, "The type of pollutants coming out of a diesel generator can be classified as soot or particulate matter, which itself is an irritant. Gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrous oxide and other such noxious gases are pumped into the air."
 
 
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