US EditionAir Pollution Accelerates the Progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis According to a New Study
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When we think of smog and polluted air, we immediately think of lung and heart problems. But our brains suffer too. Swedish research shows that air pollution can increase the risk of ALS and even accelerate the progression of the disease. And this despite the fact that measured pollution levels in Scandinavia are much lower than in many other countries. […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .
A study of nearly 10,000 Swedes suggests that prolonged exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased risk of up to 30% of motor neuron diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). While air pollution levels in Sweden are significantly lower than those in many other countries, they also appeared to accelerate the progression of the disease in diagnosed people, stressing the importance of efforts to improve the quality of air…
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