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health2 years ago•5 min saved

Air pollution, including wildfire smoke, increases dementia risk, US study reveals

A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has found that living in areas of the United States with high levels of air pollution, particularly from agriculture and wildfires, increases the risk of developing dementia. The study, which analyzed data from over 27,000 participants, revealed that those living in areas with higher concentrations of particle pollution had a greater likelihood of developing dementia. The link between particle pollution and dementia was observed even at pollution levels lower than the current national ambient air quality standards. Particle pollution, which consists of solid and liquid droplets in the air, can come from various sources such as coal-fired plants, cars, agriculture, construction sites, and wildfires. The study highlights the need for further research and action to reduce air pollution and its detrimental effects on public health.

via CNN|

#agriculture #air-pollution #dementia

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Air Pollution Linked to Increasing Heart Problems and Disabilities Worldwide

Deaths and disabilities caused by heart problems related to air pollution have increased by 31% worldwide since 1990, according to a study. Particle pollution, specifically PM2.5, is to blame and can come from various sources such as coal plants, cars, and wildfires. Long-term exposure to particle pollution can lead to respiratory problems, cancer, dementia, depression, and heart problems. The study analyzed data from 204 countries and found that the total number of premature deaths and years of heart disease-related disability attributed to particle pollution rose from 2.6 million in 1990 to 3.5 million in 2019. While there was a decline in premature deaths, more people were living with disability. Men were more likely to die from particle pollution exposure, and richer countries had the highest number of people living with heart-related disability. Experts warn that as global temperatures rise, heart problems due to pollution will likely continue to increase.

via CNN|

#air-pollution #climate-crisis #global-burden-of-disease

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alerts in Maine and New Hampshire.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Sunday, June 25, due to expected high levels of particle pollution caused by smoke from fires in Quebec. The alert warns that children, healthy adults who exert themselves, and individuals suffering from respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis or COPD may experience reduced lung function and irritation. Those with heart disease should also take precautions. The Maine CDC Asthma Prevention and Control Program has asthma information available on their website.

via PenBayPilot.com|

#air-quality-alert #environment #maine

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Air Quality Report: Disparities in Pollution Across America

The American Lung Association's annual 2023 State of the Air Report ranks Allegheny County as the 25th most polluted place to live in America, with an "F" rating for 24-hour high particle pollution days and a "C" in high ozone days. Pittsburgh is ranked the 20th worst city for daily short-term particle pollution and 14th for annual particle pollution. The report highlights that natural gas-fired power and coal plants, cars, agriculture, fires, unpaved roads, and construction sites create particle pollution matter.

via TribLIVE|

#air-pollution #allegheny-county #american-lung-association