Association between air pollutants and dementia risk in the elderly
Journal
Alzheimer's & dementia
Journal Volume
1
Journal Issue
2
Date Issued
2015-06
Author(s)
Wu, Yun-Chun
Lin, Yuan-Chien
Sun, Yu
Wen, Li-Li
Yip, Ping-Keung
Chu, Yi-Min
Abstract
The aging rate in Taiwan is the second highest in the world. As the population ages quickly, the prevalence of dementia increases rapidly. There are some studies that have explored the association between air pollution and cognitive decline, but the association between air pollution and dementia has not been directly evaluated.
Subjects
Air pollutant; Alzheimer's disease; Ozone; Particulate matter; The elderly; Vascular dementia
Type
journal article
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