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Scenario (2) resulted in a negative impact of \u2212728 (95% CI \u2212864 to \u2212592) QALYs per 10\u2005000 persons over 50\u2005years due to an overall increase in indoor pollutant exposures. Scenario (3) resulted in \u2212539 (95% CI \u2212678 to -399) QALYs per 10\u2005000 persons over 50\u2005years follow-up due to an increase in indoor exposures despite the targeting of pollutants.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>If properly implemented alongside ventilation, energy efficiency retrofits in housing can improve health by reducing exposure to cold and air pollutants. 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