A new study spearheaded by the University of Washington has found a strong connection between long-term exposure to wildfire smoke and higher rates of dementia.
Wildfire smoke may do more than cloud the air—it could impact brain health.A new study spearheaded by the University of Washington has found a strong connection between long-term exposure to wildfire smoke and higher rates of dementia, amplifying concerns about air pollution and its health impacts.While air pollution has already been linked to dementia, wildfire smoke poses a far greater risk, the study revealed.The research team analyzed health records of 1.
Poor housing conditions and limited access to air filtration systems will exacerbate their exposure to harmful particulates."More and more people are actually developing dementia," Casey said. "I think by 2050, maybe 15% of Americans might actually have dementia. So it’s imperative we understand some risk factors for developing dementia.
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