Exposure to air pollution may harm brain health of older adults

Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may harm the brain health of older adults in England, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

The research, published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, found that exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is linked to lower scores in key cognitive abilities, particularly language skills.

NO₂ mainly enters the atmosphere through fuel combustion, originating from emissions of vehicles like cars,…

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