Alzheimers and Parkinsons 

Particulate matter pollution also plays a role in the development and progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. 

A short-term increase in PM2.5 pollution increases the risk of death for people with diabetes, but even more so for people with Parkinson’s disease.

Long-term PM2.5 levels are associated with an increase in deaths in people with Parkinson’s disease, even if they are well below the current EU and Swiss limits. doctors + scientists

Investigating how air pollution from fine particles affects the brains of children and young adults, researchers conclude that exposure to air pollution at a young age should be considered a risk factor for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease later in life.

…it is clear from the literature that both air pollution and anthropogenic wood smoke exposure are associated with an increased incidence of Alzheimer’s disease.” Schuller und Montrose. Einfluss der Holzrauchbelastung auf die molekularen Mechanismen der Alzheimer-Krankheit: Vorhandene Literatur und Lücken in unserem Verständnis : Studie)