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Does air pollution cause dementia?
Scientists believe that a polluted atmosphere can affect our brains
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Air pollution has long been blamed for a raft of health issues, anything from cancer to low birth rates. But can a deterioration in air quality cause dementia? Studies suggest it can, but scientists are still trying to identify the exact mechanisms that trigger this debilitating condition, a syndrome associated with many neurodegenerative diseases.
So, are we in danger of developing dementia simply by breathing in a polluted atmosphere? Click through and find out the specific sources of air pollution that may promote the onset of dementia.
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