A study has found that exposure to Traffic-Related Air Pollution (TRAP) can alter brain chemicals in children, increasing the risk of mental disorders such as anxiety and depression.
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Traffic-related air pollutants are emitted by cars, trucks, buses, and "non-road" equipment (e.g., recreational vehicles or lawn equipment) from the burning of fossil fuels.
Traffic-related air pollution contributes significantly to outdoor air pollution, especially in urban settings.
Children are especially sensitive to air pollution, and there is increasing evidence that exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) may impact pregnancy outcomes and child development.
Recent study:
Researchers from the University of Cincinnati in the U.S. evaluated imaging of 145 children at an average age of 12 years, looking specifically at the levels of myo-inositol found in the brain through a specialised MRI technique, magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
The evidence suggested the central nervous system is particularly vulnerable to air pollution, suggesting a role in the etiology of mental disorders, like anxiety or depression.
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