Air pollution, like the annual haze experienced in Malaysia, is linked to a higher risk of AMD, which is a leading cause of blindness. Filepic
Air pollution is likely to increase the risk of irreversible sight loss, according to the results of a long-term study published on Jan 26 (2021).
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among those aged over 50 in richer nations, with roughly 300 million people predicted to be affected by 2040.
Known risk factors include age, smoking and genetic make-up.
Now, researchers have drawn a link between AMD and air pollution, which is already known to carry a host of health risks, including heart and lung disease.
Air pollution linked to irreversible sight loss: study Researchers have drawn a link between AMD and air pollution, which is already known to carry a host of health risks including heart and lung disease. Source Wednesday, 27 January 2021, 07:42 The World Health Organization estimates that air pollution is responsible for at least seven million people every year.
LIFESTYLE NEWS - Air pollution is likely to increase the risk of irreversible sight loss, according to the results of a long-term study published Tuesday.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among over-50s in richer nations, with roughly 300 million people predicted to be affected by 2040.
Tuesday, 26 Jan 2021 10:23 PM MYT
Now researchers have drawn a link between AMD and air pollution, which is already known to carry a host of health risks including heart and lung disease. AFP pic
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PARIS, Jan 26 Air pollution is likely to increase the risk of irreversible sight loss, according to the results of a long-term study published today.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among over-50s in richer nations, with roughly 300 million people predicted to be affected by 2040.
Known risk factors include age, smoking and genetic make-up.
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Air pollution is likely to increase the risk of irreversible sight loss, according to the results of a long-term study published Tuesday.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among over-50s in richer nations, with roughly 300 million people predicted to be affected by 2040.
Known risk factors include age, smoking and genetic make-up.
Now researchers have drawn a link between AMD and air pollution, which is already known to carry a host of health risks including heart and lung disease.
Writing in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, researchers analysed data from more than 115,000 participants who reported no eye problems at the start of the study period in 2006.