Electricity generation and health

@article{Markandya2007ElectricityGA,
  title={Electricity generation and health},
  author={Anil Markandya and Paul Wilkinson},
  journal={The Lancet},
  year={2007},
  volume={370},
  pages={979-990}
}
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