Effect of living in well-insulated warm houses on hypertension and cardiovascular diseases based on a nationwide epidemiological survey in Japan: a modelling and cost-effectiveness analysis

• Main Authors: Kazuomi Kario (Author), Yoshihisa Fujino (Author), Keigo Saeki (Author), Masaru Suzuki (Author), Wataru Umishio (Author), Toshiharu Ikaga (Author), Naoki Kagi (Author), Shintaro Ando (Author), Shuzo Murakami (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are more prevalent in colder homes, partly due to cold-induced high blood pressure (BP). While thermal insulation and heating are rational strategies to mitigate cold exposure, the high initial and running costs pose significant barriers. Therefore, this s...