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EXPOSURE TO WILDFIRE SMOKE GREATLY RAISES RISK OF DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS

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EXPOSURE TO WILDFIRE SMOKE GREATLY RAISES RISK OF DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS

Key Takeaways

  • Wildfire smoke may be particularly hazardous to brain health, according to a 10-year study of more than 1.2 million southern Californians. 
  • Exposure to wildfire smoke increases the risk of being diagnosed with dementia more than other forms of air pollution.  
  • The risk of exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air...