Long-term effects of PM 2.5 on neurological disorders in the American Medicare population: a longitudinal cohort study

• Liuhua Shi, ScD *
• Xiao Wu, MS *
• Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi, PhD
• Danielle Braun, PhD
• Yara Abu Awad, ScD
• Yaguang Wei, MS
• et al.

Summary

Background

(thelancet.com October 19,2020) Accumulating evidence links fine particulate matter (PM_2·5) to premature mortality, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease. However, less is known about the influence of PM_2·5 on neurological disorders. We aimed to investigate the effect of long-term PM_2·5 exposure on development of Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Read Full Article Here.