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Do stroke and hypertension mediate associations between exposure to air pollutants and dementia?

Do stroke and hypertension mediate associations between exposure to air pollutants and dementia?

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated whether stroke or hypertension modifies or mediates the connection between particulate matter exposure (PM2.5) within the air and new-onset dementia in america. Study: Hypertension and Stroke as Mediators of Air Pollution Exposure and Incident Dementia. Image Credit: pikselstock/Shutterstock.com Background The cognitive decline amongst individuals with dementia […]