Traffic Air Pollution Can Impair Human Brain Function Within Just Two Hours, Study Finds

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By Paige BennettJan 25, 2023, 7:31 pm188 pts
Researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria have found just how quickly air pollution can negatively impact the human brain. While previous studies have found links between traffic pollution and negative health outcomes, this study has found that diesel exhaust exposure can…

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