Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke Within 5 Days
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)Short-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to an increased risk of stroke, according to a meta-analysis published in the September 27, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Short-term exposure was defined as occurring within five days of the stroke.