Scientists Uncover New Information on the Link Between Air Pollution and Dementia

A new study from researchers in China found that air pollution increases dementia risk among cardiometabolic disease patients, but lifestyle changes can help. Cardiometabolic disease encompasses a wide range of conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular issues such as heart disease and stroke along with metabolic disorders such as diabetes. The new research, summarized by News Medical Life Sciences, found that people suffering from CMD are at a much higher risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Furthermore, exposure to ambient air pollution exacerbated this risk, with pollutants such as PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and nitrogen oxides being identified as particularly impactful.