Associations of ambient air pollution exposure and lifestyle factors with incident dementia in the elderly: A prospective study in the UK Biobank

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Authors

Yichi Zhang · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Ye Fu · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Xin Guan · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Chenming Wang · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Ming Fu · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Yang Xiao · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Shiru Hong

Abstract

The increased exposures of NO2, NOX, or PM2.5 are associated with elevated risk of dementia among elderly UK Biobank population. These air pollutants take joint effects with low PA, poor sleep patterns, and smoking on the development of dementia. In addition, moderate to high levels of PA could attenuate the incident risk of AD caused by air pollution. Further prospective researches among other cohort populations are warranted to validate these findings.

Topics & Keywords

Air Quality and Health Impacts Climate Change and Health Impacts Noise Effects and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Environment International

Volume 190, pp. 108870-108870

DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108870

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