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Air pollution and impaired lung function are independent risk factors for cognitive decline [1]

Studies have shown that both air pollution and impaired lung function can cause cognitive deficits, but it was unclear whether air pollution diminishes cognition by reducing breathing ability first

Publication Date: 
19/05/2015
Medical Express [2]
Tags:
Air Pollution [3], Health Effects [4], Lung Disease [5], Mental Health [6]
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