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May 26 , 2019
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- A study has found that exposure to Traffic-Related Air Pollution (TRAP) can alter brain chemicals in children.
- It may increase the risk of mental disorders such as anxiety and depression.
- Traffic-related air pollution contributes significantly to outdoor air pollution, especially in urban settings.
- Researchers from the University of Cincinnati in the U.S. checked for the levels of “myo-inositol” found in the brain of 145 children (average age 12 years).
- Myo-inositol is a naturally-occurring metabolite mainly found in specialised brain cells known as “glial cells”.
- They are responsible for
- Maintaining cell volume and fluid balance in the brain
- Regulating the hormones and insulin in the body.
- The research evidence suggested that central nervous system is particularly vulnerable to air pollution.
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