Air pollution linked to increased Parkinson's disease risk

A new study suggests that air pollution may increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. People living in heavily polluted cities are more likely to be diagnosed, especially those with a genetic predisposition, with risks nearly tripling in some cases. Researchers tracked over 3,000 adults in California and Denmark, finding that high traffic-related air pollution raised Parkinson's risk by 28% to nearly 300%. On average, residents in polluted areas face a 9% higher risk of the disease. The study highlights the potential link between air pollution and Parkinson's, emphasizing the need for further investigation. The findings were published in the journal JAMA Network Open.