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Polluted Air Increases Dementia Risks, Experts Warn

11/6/2025

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PM2.5 exposure is linked to higher dementia risk, including Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
A University of Pennsylvania study finds that higher PM2.5 exposure correlates with severe Alzheimer's pathology.
In Delhi-NCR, hazardous air quality is linked to more neurological issues, including strokes and migraines.
Experts call for immediate air-quality monitoring and healthier lifestyles, and stress that long-term policy changes are essential to protect brain health.

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PM2.5 exposure is linked to higher dementia risk, including Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
A University of Pennsylvania study finds that higher PM2.5 exposure correlates with severe Alzheimer's pathology.
In Delhi-NCR, hazardous air quality is linked to more neurological issues, including strokes and migraines.
Experts call for immediate air-quality monitoring and healthier lifestyles, and stress that long-term policy changes are essential to protect brain health.