Greater exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 was associated with lower corneal nerve measures: the Maastricht study - a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Sara B. A. Mokhtar (Author), Jessica Viljoen (Author), Carla J. H. van der Kallen (Author), Tos T. J. M. Berendschot (Author), Pieter C. Dagnelie (Author), Jeroen D. Albers (Author), Jens Soeterboek (Author), Fabio Scarpa (Author), Alessia Colonna (Author), Frank C. T. van der Heide (Author), Marleen M. J. van Greevenbroek (Author), Hans Bosm (Author), Abraham A. Kroon (Author), Rudy M. M. A. Nuijts (Author), Marlies Gijs (Author), Jeroen Lakerveld (Author), Rayaz A. Malik (Author), Carroll A. B. Webers (Author), Coen D. A. Stehouwer (Author), Annemarie Koster (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Epidemiological and toxicological studies indicate that increased exposure to air pollutants can lead to neurodegenerative diseases. To further confirm this relationship, we evaluated the association between exposure to ambient air pollutants and corneal nerve measures as a surro...