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Air Pollution Linked to Increased Dementia Risk, Experts Warn

7/29/2025

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Air pollution is a silent enemy, wreaking havoc on brain health and heightening dementia risk, according to two alarming studies. Prolonged exposure to harmful pollutants like PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide is linked to cognitive decline. Though air quality in the UK is on the rise, experts are calling for tougher regulations to safeguard public health and combat dementia.

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Air pollution is a silent enemy, wreaking havoc on brain health and heightening dementia risk, according to two alarming studies. Prolonged exposure to harmful pollutants like PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide is linked to cognitive decline. Though air quality in the UK is on the rise, experts are calling for tougher regulations to safeguard public health and combat dementia.