Trans fat and cardiovascular disease mortality: Evidence from bans in restaurants in New York

Brandon J. Restrepo; Matthias Rieger

doi:10.1016/j.jhealeco.2015.09.005

Trans fat and cardiovascular disease mortality: Evidence from bans in restaurants in New York

Brandon J. Restrepo
, Matthias Rieger

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This paper analyzes the impact of trans fat bans on cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality rates. Several New York State jurisdictions have restricted the use of ingredients containing artificial trans fat in food service establishments. The resulting within-county variation over time and the differential timing of the policy's rollout is used in estimation. The results indicate that the policy caused a 4.5% reduction in CVD mortality rates, or 13 fewer CVD deaths per 100,000 persons per year. The averted deaths can be valued at about $3.9 million per 100,000 persons annually.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	176-196
Journal	Journal of Health Economics
Volume	45
Early online date	24 Nov 2015
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhealeco.2015.09.005
Publication status	Published - Jan 2016

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