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Wildfire Smoke Exposure Linked to Elevated Dementia Risk

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/wildfire-smoke-exposure-linked-to-elevated-dementia-risk/

PHILADELPHIA — Exposure to wildfire smoke is linked to a 21% increased risk for dementia, early results from a large, longitudinal study suggest. The risk appears to be higher for exposure to wildfire than for other types of air pollution. In addition, individuals living in economically disadvantaged areas may be at particularly high risk. There […]

Author : News Health

Publish date : 2024-07-29 19:32:31

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