Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution May Pose Risk to Brain Structure, Cognitive Functions
Beth Israel Lahey HealthBOSTON – Air pollution, even at moderate levels, has long been recognized as a factor in raising the risk of stroke. A new study led by scientists from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine suggests that long-term exposure can cause damage to brain structures and impair cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults.