Exposure to air pollution increases risk of dementia: Study

Washington [US], April 9 (ANI): Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to an elevated risk of dementia even at levels below the existing US, UK, and European air quality regulations.

The findings of the study were published by The BMJ.

More limited data suggest that exposure to nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxide might also be a risk factor for dementia.

Many uncertainties remain, so caution i