Study links childhood air pollution exposure to weaker brain connections

Air pollution may weaken children's brain connections, study shows

Particles from air pollution can enter the brain through the nose and lungs, where scientists suspect they trigger inflammation and oxidative stress, which harms cells. (Photo credit: iStock by Getty Images) Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in their homes from birth to age three may develop weaker connections between key brain regions, with potentially long-lasting effects on future learning, behavior, and health, according to …

Air Pollution Exposure In Childhood May Affect Brain Development: Study

Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid-childhood may have weaker connections between key brain regions that can highly impact their thinking and controlling capacity, according to a study. The findings, published in Environment International, highlight the potential impact of early exposure to air pollution on brain development. The research led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in Spain showed …

Exposure to air pollution in childhood is associated with reduced brain connectivity

A new study has found that children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid childhood have weaker connections between key brain regions. The findings highlight the potential impact of early exposure to air pollution on brain development.

Study links childhood air pollution exposure to weaker brain connections

A new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, has found that children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid childhood have weaker connections between key brain regions.

Childhood chromium exposure and neuropsychological development in children living in two polluted areas in southern Spain

This study aimed to assess the association between exposure to chromium and neuropsychological development among children. A cross-sectional study was…

The invisible danger from fine dust threatens the brain development of children, as a recent study shows. From weaker neuronal compounds to impairments in memory and attention – the consequences are serious and long-term. We will tell you more about this in the video.