PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Kravchenko, Julia AU - Lyerly, H. Kim AU - Ross, William TI - The Health Impacts of Environmental Policy AID - 10.18043/ncm.79.5.329 DP - 2018 Sep 01 TA - North Carolina Medical Journal PG - 329--333 VI - 79 IP - 5 4099 - http://www.ncmedicaljournal.com/content/79/5/329.short 4100 - http://www.ncmedicaljournal.com/content/79/5/329.full SO - N C Med J2018 Sep 01; 79 AB - The North Carolina Clean Smokestacks Act and related policies led to substantial decreases of emitted air pollutants from coal-fired power plants. Improved air quality was associated with statewide improvements in respiratory, cardiovascular, and cerebrovascular health in North Carolina. The effectiveness of environmental policies can be monitored for impact on both environmental and health outcomes.