THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES ON DEMENTIA, PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND MENTAL HEALTH OF OLDER ADULTS
2024
Impact of Environmental Exposures on Health in Older Adults
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Author Information
Author(s): Zaninotto Paola, Prina Matthew
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
Environmental factors like air pollution and extreme heat significantly affect the health of older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Urban environments can impact cognitive health, particularly through air pollution.
- Long-term air pollution exposure is linked to increased dementia risk.
- Industry emissions negatively affect cognitive performance in older individuals.
- Outdoor light at night does not seem to affect depressive symptoms in older adults.
- Extreme heat exposure may increase morbidity and mortality risks.
Takeaway
This study looks at how things like pollution and heat can make older people sick or affect their thinking.
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