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A global shift toward cleaner energy could prevent more than 11 million deaths worldwide in the coming decades, according to a new series published in The Lancet. The authors highlight how energy access—and the type of energy people rely on—has profound consequences for human health, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

The series, “Energy & Health in Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries,” examines how energy poverty, household fuel use, and electricity access affect disease, health systems, and global climate goals.

The series was conceived and shepherded by CHART investigator  Thomas Clasen, PhD, with the participation of Deputy Director, Noah Scovronick, PhD. The articles examine global trends in energy access, the health effects of household energy use, the need for reliable electricity in health care facilities, and opportunities for cleaner energy transitions.