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Dementia is one of the fastest-growing global health challenges. While age remains the primary risk factor, emerging research reveals another, often overlooked contributor: air pollution. In her article for the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), “Addressing air pollution to reduce dementia risk”, Angela Bradshaw highlights the growing body of evidence linking long-term exposure to polluted air with cognitive decline and dementia.

Air quality directly impacts health, causing severe conditions and premature deaths globally - awareness drives advocacy and solutions.