Parkinson disease and air pollution: does what we breathe matter?

Nature Reviews Neurology, Published online: 05 July 2021; doi:10.1038/s41582-021-00531-7Results of a new study have identified an association between risk of incident Parkinson disease and exposure to NO2, which is released into the atmosphere as a result of burning fuels. Parkinson disease has a long prodromal phase, so these findings suggest an opportunity to apply early prevention strategies.
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