Brain Health And Pollution
Research indicates that living in areas of high pollution has serious long term health effects. Living in these areas during childhood and adolescence can lead to diminished Intelligence, mental capacity and an increased risk of brain damage. People of all ages who live in high pollution areas for extended periods place themselves at increased risk of various neurological disorders. Both air pollution and Heavy metal (chemistry), heavy metal pollution have been implicated as having negative effects on central nervous system (CNS) functionality. The ability of pollutants to affect the neurophysiology of individuals after the structure of the CNS has become mostly stabilized is an example of negative neuroplasticity. Air pollution Air pollution may increase the risk of developmental disorders (e.g., autism), neurodegenerative disorders, mental disorders, and suicide. It is associated with neurological conditions including stroke, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Parkinson diseas ...
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