To reduce Alzheimer's disease, clean up the air

To reduce Alzheimer's disease, clean up the air

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Series Title(s):
SIEPR policy brief
Author(s):
Ketcham, Jonathan D., author
Contributor(s):
Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, issuing body.
Publication:
Stanford, CA : Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR), November 2019
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Air Pollution -- adverse effects
Alzheimer Disease -- etiology
Alzheimer Disease -- prevention & control
Particulate Matter -- adverse effects
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
Key Takeaways. (1) Research indicates that tiny airborne particulates of diesel exhaust, organic compounds, ash, and similar materials--known as PM2.5--can cause Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. (2) A 15-year nationwide study of Medicare beneficiaries estimates that federal standards limiting airborne PM2.5 levels led to 182,000 fewer Alzheimer's cases in 2013, producing $214 billion in benefits. (3) Despite the lack of medical treatment for dementia, additional technological innovation and environmental regulations can reduce its prevalence by improving air quality.
Copyright:
Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY-NC-ND license. (More information)
Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (4 pages))
Illustrations:
Illustrations
NLM Unique ID:
101772293 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101772293