February 28, 2026Journal of Development Policy and Practice
Heat, Health and Inequality: Access to Cooling Equipment in India
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Implication
Analysis reveals unequal access to cooling equipment in India, highlighting urgent policy implications.
Key Points
- The aim is to analyze the disparities in access to cooling equipment and its implications for health and climate in India.
- Utilized National Family Health Survey data for analysis
- Examined inter-state variations in access to cooling equipment
- Assessed energy demand and environmental impacts related to cooling
- Access to air conditioners and coolers is concentrated in urban and wealthier populations
- Significant inter-state variations exist in the cooling divide
- Increased demand for cooling raises electricity demand and greenhouse gas emissions
Cite This Study
Shah et al. (2026) studied this question.