Clean stoves and solar may lower blood pressure and boost lungs

NCT ID NCT05668624

First seen Jan 16, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study gave some rural Rwandan households free or discounted solar power and gas stoves instead of traditional wood or kerosene. Researchers measured air pollution, blood pressure in adults, and lung function in children over three years. The goal was to see if cleaner energy leads to better heart and lung health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Field site in Rwanda (Isangano and Karambi)

    Ndego, Eastern Province, 80521, Rwanda

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