Abstract:We highlight the causal effect of energy poverty on health in France. After collecting original data from 5000 individuals, we first statistically study the correlations between different pathologies and different aspects of energy poverty. Then, using econometric models, we quantify the causal effect of energy poverty on physical health and mental health scores, and also on the risk of occurrence of certain pathologies. Our data show a significant difference in health status between energy-poor individuals an… Show more
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