RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 The Health Impacts of Environmental Policy JF North Carolina Medical Journal JO N C Med J FD North Carolina Institute of Medicine SP 329 OP 333 DO 10.18043/ncm.79.5.329 VO 79 IS 5 A1 Kravchenko, Julia A1 Lyerly, H. Kim A1 Ross, William YR 2018 UL http://www.ncmedicaljournal.com/content/79/5/329.abstract 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.