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Effectiveness of residential wood-burning regulation on decreasing particulate matter levels and hospitalizations in the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin

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  • Yap, P.-S.
  • Garcia, C.

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Objectives. We examined the impact of Rule 4901, aimed at reducing residential wood burning, on particulate matter levels and hospitalizations in the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin (SJVAB). Methods. Using general linear mixed models and generalized estimating equation models, we compared levels of particulate matter and of hospital admissions (age groups = 45-64 and ≥ 65 years) in the SJVAB for cardiovascular disease (CVD), ischemic heart disease (IHD), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease during the burn seasons before (2000-2003) and after (2003-2006) implementation. Results. After implementation, we observed reductions of 12%, 11%, and 15% in particulate matter 2.5 micrometers in diameter or smaller (PM2.5), and 8%, 7%, and 11% in coarse particles, in the entire SJVAB and in rural and urban regions of the air basin, respectively. Among those aged 65 years and older, Rule 4901 was estimated to prevent 7%, 8%, and 5% of CVD cases, and 16%, 17%, and 13% of IHD cases, in the entire SJVAB and in rural and urban regions, respectively. Conclusions. The study suggests that Rule 4901 is effective at reducing wintertime ambient PM2.5 levels and decreasing hospital admissions for heart disease among people aged 65 years and older. © 2015, American Public Health Association Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Yap, P.-S. & Garcia, C., 2015. "Effectiveness of residential wood-burning regulation on decreasing particulate matter levels and hospitalizations in the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 105(4), pages 772-778.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2014.302360_5
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.302360
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    1. Caubel, J.J. & Trojanowski, R. & Butcher, T. & Rapp, V.H., 2023. "A review of regulatory standard test methods for residential wood heaters and recommendations for their advancement," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 184(C).
    2. Georgia K. Roberts & Dominique J. Pride & Joseph M. Little & Julie M. Mueller, 2023. "Willingness to Pay for Renewably-Sourced Home Heating in the Fairbanks North Star Borough," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(8), pages 1-14, April.

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