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A Longitudinal Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Inhaler Devices in a National Health System

JAMA 10.1001/jama.2025.15638

October 06, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This study uses data from the Veterans Health Administration (VA) Corporate Data Warehouse to analyze trends in annual inhaler-related emissions by inhaler type (metered-dose, dry powder, soft mist) in the VA from 2008 to 2023.

Corresponding Author: William G. Weppner, MD, MPH, Medical Service, Boise VAMC, 500 W Fort St, Boise, ID 83702 (William.weppner@va.gov).

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