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.