Coal-related pm2.5 reduction

Coal-related pm2.5 reduction lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease emergency department visit rate in humans (IRR = 1.14 per IQR change).

“The reduction in coal-related PM 2.5 was associated with a statistically significant decrease of CVD ED visit risk (IRR = 1.14 per IQR change).”

Humansper IQR change

Adverse Cardiovascular Health Impacts Associated with Fossil-fuel-related Source-specific Particulate Matter Particles

AHA Scientific Sessions 2025 abstract·3 Nov 2025