Research Links Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure to Higher Dementia Risk
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Summary
A growing body of research suggests that long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution is linked to an increased risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. With dementia cases projected to nearly triple by 2050, the societal and personal impacts are significant. While some regions show declining prevalence, air pollution has emerged as a notable risk factor, supported by studies involving data from nearly 30 million people.
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· 3 pulledDementias such as Alzheimer's disease are estimated to affect more than 57.4 million people worldwide, a number that is expected to almost triple to 152.8 million cases by 2050.
Air pollution has recently been identified as a risk factor for dementia, with several studies incorporating data from almost 30 million people highlighting its role.
The impacts on the individuals, families and caregivers and society at large are immense.
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