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Aging in a highly polluted world: challenges and solutions to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

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  • Jose L. Domingo

  • June 8, 2026

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    Alzheimer’s disease (AD) accounts for 60–70% of dementia cases and is characterized by amyloid-beta plaques and neurofibrillary tangles.

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    In 2024, an estimated 6.9 million Americans aged ≥ 65 years will have AD, projected to reach 13.8 million by 2060.

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    The 2024 Lancet Commission identified 14 modifiable risk factors for AD, including air pollution, which could prevent nearly half of all cases.

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    Research indicates that severe air pollution exposure may lead to early neuropathological changes associated with AD, detectable in young individuals.

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    The review aims to summarize evidence linking environmental pollutants to AD risk and propose a multi-level prevention framework.

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Aging in a highly polluted world: challenges and solutions to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

  • by Jose L. Domingo

  • June 8, 2026

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