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News Topical, Digital Desk : Memory loss in old age is considered a common problem. Scientists haven't yet pinpointed the exact cause, but a recent study has pointed to a major threat: the polluted air around us. Yes, according to new research, breathing polluted air significantly increases the risk of this serious illness.
A huge research was done in America
Researchers at Emory University in the US have conducted a large study on this topic. This research was conducted on data from approximately 25 million people in the US. Its surprising results have been published in the renowned medical journal PLOS Medicine. For this study, data from people aged 65 or older between 2000 and 2018 were analyzed.
PM 2.5 directly attacks the brain
The study clearly shows that dangerous airborne pollutants, known as PM 2.5, increase the risk of Alzheimer's. Long-term exposure to polluted air has the greatest and most direct impact on brain health. This pollution also increases the risk of high blood pressure , stroke, and depression, which are diseases associated with Alzheimer's. However, the researchers clarified that pollution increases the risk of Alzheimer's not through these diseases, but by directly affecting the brain.
Who is most at risk?
This airborne poison is harmful to everyone, but it can be even more dangerous for some people:
- Stroke patients: People who have had a stroke in the past are most affected by air pollution.
- High BP patients: People suffering from chronic diseases like high blood pressure are also very sensitive to this toxic air.
What is the method of prevention?
A research team from Emory University believes that improving air quality is crucial to preventing serious illnesses like dementia . Clean air may be a key to protecting our brains from future threats.
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