Forbes May 31, 2024
Exposure to high levels of air pollution and noise pollution during pregnancy, early childhood, and adolescence is associated with higher rates of psychotic experiences, depression, and anxiety, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.
The findings further revealed that exposure to fine particulate matter or PM2.5 could be linked to an increased prevalence of depression and during pregnancy, exposure was linked to children having more psychotic experiences. “Early-life exposure could be detrimental to mental health given the extensive brain development and epigenetic processes that occur in utero and during infancy. Air pollution could negatively affect mental health via numerous pathways, including by compromising the blood-brain barrier, promoting neuroinflammation and oxidative stress, and directly entering the brain and...
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