Air pollution linked to increased risk of irreversible sight loss

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Increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, according to a new study.

Researchers from University College London found that even low exposure to air pollution across England, Scotland and Wales appears to impact the risk of age-related macular degeneration .AMD is the leading cause of irreversible blindness among people over 50 in high-income countries. AMD is linked to the loss of central vision -- needed for reading, performing fine detailed tasks and recognizing faces -- and the biggest risk factors for the disease are genetics, old age and smoking.

Particulate matter is emitted during the combustion of solid and liquid fuels, such as for power generation, domestic heating and in vehicle engines.Nitrogen oxides refers to nitric oxide gas and nitrogen dioxide gas, as well as other gaseous oxides containing nitrogen. The main source of these gases in urban areas are motor vehicle exhausts, indoor gas stoves and kerosene heaters.

 

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Where in China?

the earth is smokeing sdope

what wow just wow

If there was another animal race that does as much destruction to the world as we do we would have wiped them out ages ago........

They have to start fake pollution news ....as they gear up for green new deal propaganda

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I don't believe this is actually new information. In post-industrial cities this is just one of many associated health problems you will find.

Is there a study about air pollution and it’s links to bird flu and other airborne viruses?

Fake news

Shouldn’t everyone in China and India be blind then?

Man humans have messed up this earth bigtime...... polution,wiping out animals. Viruses u name it....

When will be censored for spreading false information by Twitter just curious

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Republicans will dispute this because they love pollution.

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