New Study Finds Link Between Air Pollution & Depression in Older Adult

New Study Finds Link Between Air Pollution and Depression in Older Adults

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Air pollution has been linked to depression in adults aged 64 years or older, according to a recent study by Harvard and Emory University researchers.

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Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, with air pollution contributing to it.

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Air pollution, including ozone and fine particles, can trigger asthma attacks, particularly in individuals with pre-existing asthma, by impacting their breathing.

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Prolonged exposure to vehicle exhaust emissions can cause chronic bronchitis, which is characterized by persistent inflammation of the bronchial tubes.

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COPD is caused by prolonged exposure to smoke, gases, or particles, with air pollution increasing its incidence.

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Air pollution increases the likelihood of developing pneumonia, particularly in children and the elderly.

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Air pollution exposure can raise the risk of heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, and stroke due to the infiltration of small particles into blood vessels.

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Exposure to air pollution has been associated with higher rates of bipolar disorder and major depression in some studies.

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Air pollution has been linked to an increase in bipolar disorder and major depression, according to a study involving over 150 million individuals.

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Air pollution has been associated with an increased risk of miscarriage and premature birth.

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