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156 Frailty in Ageing Populations Worsened By Air Pollution, Global Review Finds

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msmash @ Slashdot · 10/03/2025 12:40 EDT

Frailty in Ageing Populations Worsened By Air Pollution, Global Review Finds

Air pollution increases the likelihood of people becoming frail in middle and old age, according to an international review of studies. The Guardian: The review team found 10 studies that looked at outdoor air pollution and frailty. The people studied came from 11 countries including China, the UK, Sweden, South Africa and Mexico. Two of the studies showed that men were more vulnerable than woman, with a stronger association between particle pollution and frailty. The risk of frailty increased with outdoor.

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