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What are the health costs averted by adopting clean cooking technologies?

Clean cooking technologies such as gas and electricity present a viable solution to reducing household air pollution, improving health outcomes, and averting significant disease burdens in Sub-Saharan Africa. The evidence demonstrates that gas and electricity use lower the risks of respiratory illnesses, chronic lung diseases, and adverse pregnancy outcomes while also providing economic benefits through reduced healthcare costs. However, widespread adoption remains constrained by affordability, infrastructure challenges, and cultural preferences, necessitating targeted policy interventions such as subsidies, improved distribution networks, and awareness campaigns.