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VENTILATION This is the mechanism of allowing in fresh air in a room or space while getting rid of stale air. Reasons for adequate ventilation Objectives By the end of the lesson, you should be able to: Define ventilation Discuss reasons for sufficient ventilation in a room Dangers of poor ventilation when a room is poorly ventilated, the following may arise: Suffocation Drowsiness Fainting Discomfort Easy transmission of communicable diseases Methods of ventilating a room There are two main methods of ventilating a room. These are: Natural ventilation Mechanical/ artificial ventilation Natural Ventilation Windows Doors Vents Chimney Wind-driven fan Mechanical/ Artificial Methods These include different types of fans. Fuels in the Home A fuel is a material that is burnt to produce energy in form of heat, light and motion. The fuels include:- firewood, charcoal, paraffin, electricity, gas, biogas, solar among others. See also: SICK AT HOME CONSUMER PROTECTION MEAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT CONSUMER AWARENESS BODY MEASUREMENTS