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Ambient air pollution and the severity of Alzheimer disease neuropathology

JAMA Neurology

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: In this study, fine particulate matter air pollution exposure was associated with increased dementia severity and increased Alzheimer disease neuropathologic change. Population-based studies are needed to better understand this relationship.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Edward B. Lee, MD, PhD, email edward.lee@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2025.3316)

Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.

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