Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Greatly Raises Risk of Dementia Diagnosis
July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 (TNSres) -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release:
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Key Takeaways
* Wildfire smoke may be particularly hazardous to brain health, according to a 10-year study of more than 1.2 million southern Californians.
* Exposure to wildfire smoke increases the risk of being diagnosed with dementia more than other forms of air pollution.
* The risk of exposure to fine particulate matter ( . . .
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Key Takeaways
* Wildfire smoke may be particularly hazardous to brain health, according to a 10-year study of more than 1.2 million southern Californians.
* Exposure to wildfire smoke increases the risk of being diagnosed with dementia more than other forms of air pollution.
* The risk of exposure to fine particulate matter ( . . .