Wildfire smoke exposure linked to dementia

Residents exposed to wildfire smoke have higher dementia risk, study finds
“Wildfires, once rare and geographically confined, now regularly impact populations across the US,” the physicians said. “Anthropogenic climate change has increased wildfire frequency and intensity, eroding gains in air quality achieved under the Clean Air Act in the Western US.”
Wildfire smoke exposure might increase dementia risk
People in Southern California with relatively high exposures to wildfire smoke over a decade also had significantly higher risks for dementia, a new study warns.
UW-led research links wildfire smoke with increased dementia risk
New research from the University of Washington highlights the dangers of wildfire smoke as related to dementia.
Study links wildfire smoke exposure to increased dementia risk
New research from the University of Washington suggests that exposure to wildfire smoke significantly raises the risk of developing dementia, in addition to air pollution and overall health. Researchers found that long-term exposure to wildfire smoke,
Scientists identify potential link between wildfire smoke exposure and dementia diagnoses
Exposure to the tiny pollutants emitted by wildfires may be increasing the older adult population’s odds of dementia diagnosis, a new study has found. Among more than 1.2 million people tracked
University of Washington study links wildfire smoke to dementia risk
A new study led by the University of Washington links exposure to wildfire smoke to an increased risk of dementia.
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Above normal temps, Santa Ana winds to warm up Southern California
Looks like winter is being put on hold in Southern California as above normal temperatures are forecast for the region in the coming days.