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4th June 2017 - New research
AIR POLLUTION INCREASES THE RISK OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE
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Researchers investigated the effects of air pollution on the risk of
Parkinson's Disease. They primarily assessed atmospheric particulate matter
(PM), which are solid or liquid matter that is suspended in the atmosphere.
Sources of particulate matter can be man-made or natural, and can very
adversely affect human health. It includes particles such as dust, pollen,
soot, smoke, and liquid droplets. Also assessed was nitrogen dioxide (NO2),
which is a prominent air pollutant. Nitrogen dioxide is formed during the
industrial synthesis of nitric acid, millions of tons of which are produced
each year.
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No statistically significant association was observed overall for
particulate matter (PM) or nitrogen dioxide (NO2) exposures and the
risk of Parkinson's Disease. However, a relationship was observed
when the size of the particles was considered. A higher risk of
Parkinson's Disease (1.65 times greater) was associated with higher
exposure to larger particles (PM10). A higher risk of Parkinson's
Disease (1.29 times) was also associated with exposure to smaller
particles (PM2.5). Women were more affected than men. Consequently,
pollution, especially larger particles, is the cause of a moderate
increase in the risk of Parkinson's Disease. The could be higher
when the exposures to pollution are more intense or more prolonged. |
Reference : Environmental Health Perspectives
[2016] 124 (11) : 1759-1765 (R.Liu, M.T. Young, J.C.Chen, J.D.Kaufman,
H.Chen)
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