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Transition to cleaner heating can lower blood pressure
An environmental policy designed to improve air quality also has benefits for cardiovascular health, a new McGill-led study finds.
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A McGill-led study found that China’s Clean Heating Policy, which encourages rural households to replace coal‑based heating with electric or natural‑gas systems, also reduced adults’ blood pressure. The research links the policy’s air‑quality improvements to measurable cardiovascular benefits. High blood pressure is identified as the leading global risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
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