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April 30, 2026Sustainable Development

Fossil Fuel Dependency and Respiratory Health Indicators in South Asia: A Multi‐Country Analysis Supporting SDG 3, SDG 7, and SDG 13 Integration

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YKYasir KhanJiangsu University of TechnologyHYHumaira YousafzaiInternational Islamic University, Islamabad

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Implication

Multi-country analysis reveals fossil fuel dependency worsens respiratory health and increases health costs, highlighting clean energy's benefits.

Key Points

  • This research investigates the relationship between fossil fuel use, clean energy access, and respiratory health outcomes.
  • Analyzed panel data from 1990 to 2024 for multiple South Asian countries
  • Utilized a multivariate regression framework and MLP model to assess relationships
  • Conducted robustness checks with alternative lags and income stratifications
  • Greater access to clean fuels is linked to lower prevalence of chronic respiratory disease
  • Health expenditure growth slows in areas with better clean energy access
  • Fossil fuel intensity is associated with higher respiratory disease rates and increased health costs

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Khan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f2a4578c0f03fd6776341ehttps://doi.org/10.1002/sd.71123
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