Researchers link air pollution with dementia risk
Researchers link air pollution with dementia risk Public News Service
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Recent Data Ranks Columbus as the Most Polluted Major City in the U.S.
Recent data ranks Columbus as the most polluted major city in the U.S., highlighting concerns about common pollutants, like smog and vehicle emissions.
Linking Air Pollution to Dementia Risks
New research links these pollutants to the risks for dementia.
Dr. Alan Cronemberger Andrade, in the postgraduate program in neurology and neuroscience at the Federal University of São Paulo, said the study of more than 2,500 adults showed a need for more local research on air pollution’s effect on cognitive health.
“We see that there is really evidence linking air pollution to cognitive decline and dementia risk,” Cronemberger Andrade observed.
He pointed out stroke and cardiovascular diseases, such as ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrillation are other key links between air pollution and dementia, and vascular issues also contribute to the connection.
Dementia Statistics in Ohio
In Ohio, the most recent figures, from 2019, indicate about 591,000 people over age 45 have some form of dementia.
Proximity to High-Pollution Sources
Dr. Fabricio Ferreira de Oliviera, executive medical director of Elysian Clinica Medica and Neurologia at the Federal University of São Paulo, said one component of the study looked at people’s proximity to high-pollution sources.
“If they live near a highway or near a very polluted area, they can have more cognitive impairment than those who live farther from those regions,” Ferreira emphasized.
He suggested conducting ongoing studies to determine if reducing air pollution could lower the risk of dementia and cognitive decline, and better overall health outcomes.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Target 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination.
- Indicator: Number of deaths and illnesses attributed to air pollution.
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SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Target 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management.
- Indicator: Ambient air pollution in cities (measured by particulate matter concentration).
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SDG 13: Climate Action
- Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning.
- Indicator: Number of countries that have integrated measures to mitigate air pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions into national policies.
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Target 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination. | Number of deaths and illnesses attributed to air pollution. |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | Target 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management. | Ambient air pollution in cities (measured by particulate matter concentration). |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning. | Number of countries that have integrated measures to mitigate air pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions into national policies. |
Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The issues highlighted in the article are connected to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 13: Climate Action.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets identified are:
- Target 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination.
- Target 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management.
- Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
Yes, there are indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets:
- Number of deaths and illnesses attributed to air pollution (Target 3.9).
- Ambient air pollution in cities (measured by particulate matter concentration) (Target 11.6).
- Number of countries that have integrated measures to mitigate air pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions into national policies (Target 13.2).
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Source: publicnewsservice.org
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