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Outdoor nighttime light exposure (light pollution) is associated with Alzheimer’s disease

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Introduction: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) prevalence has increased in the last century which can be attributed to increased lifespan, but environment is also important. Exposure to artificial light at night is one environmental factor that may influence AD.

Methods: This study evaluated the relationship between outdoor nighttime light exposure and AD prevalence in the United States using satellite acquired outdoor nighttime light intensity and Medicare data.

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnins.2024.1378498/full


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