Friday, September 28, 2018

Air Pollution May Be Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk

It is well-established that air pollution is a risk factor for heart disease, stroke and respiratory disease, but the role it plays in neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, remains unclear.

In a new study, U.K. researchers set out to investigate a potential link between poor air quality and dementia. They used carefully calculated estimates of air and noise pollution levels across Greater London. To determine any potential links with new dementia diagnoses, they...


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source https://psychcentral.com/news/2018/09/28/air-pollution-may-be-linked-to-higher-alzheimers-risk/139043.html

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