Pollution, brain injuries, alcohol termed risk factors for dementia

In addition to traumatic brain journey and alcohol consumption, air pollution has emerged as a new risk factor for dementia. On 19 September, speaking at an online international seminar at the Aga Khan University in connection with World Alzheimer’s Day, eminent neurologists said limiting contact with air pollution, avoiding head injuries, and limiting alcohol consumption may help prevent dementia. They stated that Karachi and some other cities of the country were ranked as some of the most polluted cities of the world where traumatic brain injuries were also quite common in road accidents.