Air pollution from traffic emerges as a key risk factor for older adults losing their ability to care for themselves without some or total assistance. Traffic-related air pollution releases fine particulate matter and gasses like nitrogen dioxide into the air that can harm the lungs, heart, brain.
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University of Michigan News
Could prolonged exposure to pollution lead to loss of independence in later life?
Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to a loss of independence for older adults, according to a University of Michigan study.
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