10-year study in southern California finds wildfire smoke exposure raises dementia risk more than other air pollutants.
A 10-year study involving 1.2 million people in southern California found that wildfire smoke exposure could raise the risk of dementia, with wildfire smoke particles having a "notably stronger" effect on dementia risk compared to other types of air pollution. The study suggests that wildfire smoke is a significant threat to cognitive health and poses a greater risk to brain health than other types of air pollution, such as traffic and factory emissions.
July 29, 2024
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