Taiwanese scientists from Yang Ming Chiao Tung University have discovered a link between air pollution and increased dementia risk in elderly people. The research, presented at a news conference in Taipei, utilized MRI and cognitive tests to track 412 individuals over 60 across different air quality environments. The findings indicate that better air quality is associated with improved brain structure and cognitive function. The study was published in the journal Environment International.
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Air pollution is linked to dementia risk in the elderly.
The study tracked 412 people over 60 using MRI and cognitive tests.
Better air quality correlates with improved brain structure and cognitive function.
The research clarifies the mechanism by which pollution affects cognitive health.
Reducing air pollution could improve brain health in older people.
The study focuses on brain health in Asians, contrasting with previous research on cardiovascular health in Caucasians.