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Study Links Air Pollution to 54% Rise in Antibodies

12/17/2025

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Dr. Sasha Bernatsky, a senior researcher at McGill University, led a study of blood samples from over 3,500 people in Ontario, Canada, linking higher particle pollution to a 46%–54% increase in anti-nuclear antibodies.
Bernatsky emphasized air pollution affects urban and rural areas.
The findings indicate there is no safe level of air pollution and call for tighter standards.
The study underscores the need for ongoing research and policy action.

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Dr. Sasha Bernatsky, a senior researcher at McGill University, led a study of blood samples from over 3,500 people in Ontario, Canada, linking higher particle pollution to a 46%–54% increase in anti-nuclear antibodies.
Bernatsky emphasized air pollution affects urban and rural areas.
The findings indicate there is no safe level of air pollution and call for tighter standards.
The study underscores the need for ongoing research and policy action.