Studying the Relationship Between Coal Consumption and Health of Rural Residents: Evidence from China
Due to the remoteness of rural areas, the impact of environmental pollution on residents’ health has not received adequate attention. This study examined the relationship between coal consumption and residents’ health status in rural areas in China between 2005 and 2021. We explored the impact of ai...
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| description | Due to the remoteness of rural areas, the impact of environmental pollution on residents’ health has not received adequate attention. This study examined the relationship between coal consumption and residents’ health status in rural areas in China between 2005 and 2021. We explored the impact of air pollution caused by coal combustion on the health of rural residents in China and provided associated countermeasures. The annual number of medical visits of rural residents was evaluated via multiple regression, and the Pearson correlation and Granger causality tests were used to evaluate the relationships between coal consumption and the changes in mortality rates of various diseases in rural areas. The results revealed that coal consumption for domestic use had a significant ( P < .001) positive effect on the frequency of medical treatment, whereas this effect was not significant at the production end. Significant positive correlations existed between coal consumption in rural areas and increased mortality rates for 7 out of the 10 main diseases. Causal relationships were identified between coal consumption and increased mortality rates due to urogenital system diseases and nervous system diseases. The empirical results of this study suggest that the gradual promotion of clean energy replacement of coal with electricity and natural gas in rural areas should reduce the probability of exposure to gas emitted from coal combustion for rural residents. Related diseases in coal-consuming areas should be screened regularly to effectively protect the health and safety of rural residents. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-831b40d76b654a6bbf954cb21f3318962025-01-08T11:04:48ZengSAGE PublishingEnvironmental Health Insights1178-63022025-01-011910.1177/11786302241312279Studying the Relationship Between Coal Consumption and Health of Rural Residents: Evidence from ChinaZi Cao0Jie Wei1Hang Fan2Jun Liu3School of Economics, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan Province, ChinaChina Meteorological Administration, Beijing Meteorological Detection Center, Beijing, ChinaMedical School, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan Province, ChinaSchool of Business, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan Province, ChinaDue to the remoteness of rural areas, the impact of environmental pollution on residents’ health has not received adequate attention. This study examined the relationship between coal consumption and residents’ health status in rural areas in China between 2005 and 2021. We explored the impact of air pollution caused by coal combustion on the health of rural residents in China and provided associated countermeasures. The annual number of medical visits of rural residents was evaluated via multiple regression, and the Pearson correlation and Granger causality tests were used to evaluate the relationships between coal consumption and the changes in mortality rates of various diseases in rural areas. The results revealed that coal consumption for domestic use had a significant ( P < .001) positive effect on the frequency of medical treatment, whereas this effect was not significant at the production end. Significant positive correlations existed between coal consumption in rural areas and increased mortality rates for 7 out of the 10 main diseases. Causal relationships were identified between coal consumption and increased mortality rates due to urogenital system diseases and nervous system diseases. The empirical results of this study suggest that the gradual promotion of clean energy replacement of coal with electricity and natural gas in rural areas should reduce the probability of exposure to gas emitted from coal combustion for rural residents. Related diseases in coal-consuming areas should be screened regularly to effectively protect the health and safety of rural residents.https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302241312279 |
| spellingShingle | Zi Cao Jie Wei Hang Fan Jun Liu Studying the Relationship Between Coal Consumption and Health of Rural Residents: Evidence from China Environmental Health Insights |
| title | Studying the Relationship Between Coal Consumption and Health of Rural Residents: Evidence from China |
| title_full | Studying the Relationship Between Coal Consumption and Health of Rural Residents: Evidence from China |
| title_fullStr | Studying the Relationship Between Coal Consumption and Health of Rural Residents: Evidence from China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Studying the Relationship Between Coal Consumption and Health of Rural Residents: Evidence from China |
| title_short | Studying the Relationship Between Coal Consumption and Health of Rural Residents: Evidence from China |
| title_sort | studying the relationship between coal consumption and health of rural residents evidence from china |
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