People with a sleep efficiency of less than 92 percent had a 5.5-times greater risk of developing a cold than those with a 98 percent or more sleep efficiency.

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Beijing also requires government agencies to buy energy-efficient products, and it has focused on improving building efficiency in hotels in the China's cold northern regions.

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Although the assembly government can not control fuel prices or income levels, which also directly affect fuel poverty, the minister confirmed that it was offering energy efficiency advice, supporting financially through schemes such as Arbed and urging people to keep warm in the cold weather.

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