Can household clean energy transition reduce medical expenditures? Evidence from China.

ABSTRACT: Indoor air pollution is a significant issue in developing nations, posing serious health risks and contributing to various diseases. Despite its importance, the relationship between household clean energy transition and its effects on health outcomes and medical expenses has received limited scholarly attention. This study addresses this gap by utilizing the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan (APCP), implemented by the State Council of China in 2013, as a policy intervention. Using data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) spanning from 2014 to 2020, a staggered Difference-in-Differences (DID) model was developed to assess the impact of the transition to clean energy on medical expenses. The findings indicate that household clean energy transition can significantly redu

SUBMITTER: Li T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12394507 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature