Association between Air Pollution and the Risk of Cognitive Frailty: Insights from Two Population-Based Studies in the UK and China.

Linghui Deng, Yuwei Wu, Shi Qiu, Giorgia Melli, Jirong Yue, Guanru Li, Jiahao Zuo, Ruiyao Ma, Xinqing Hao, Weichao Huang, Chuzhong Wei, Yumin Jin, Xianghong Zhou, Zilong Zhang, Bin Zeng, Yuxiao Li, Sophia Zuoqiu, Birong Dong

National Clinical Research Center of Geriatrics, The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.National Clinical Research Center of Geriatrics, The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Cognitive frailty, encompassing cognitive decline and physical frailty, is an increasing concern in aging populations. Air pollution is associated to several health outcomes.

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Research summary

The paper claims that air pollution is associated with an increased risk of cognitive frailty. This research is relevant as it explores environmental factors that may contribute to cognitive decline and frailty in aging populations, addressing potential root causes of age-related decline.

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