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kester76a t1_j149dqo wrote

Reply to comment by gramie in Exposure to nature linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. More green space was associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's while exposure to greenery, park space and 'blue space' such as lakes, rivers & ponds, was associated with a decreased risk of Parkinson's hospitalisations. by MistWeaver80

I read an article about a link to poor income areas having a higher rate of pollution. Turns out exposure to lead fumes from cars causes a drop in IQs and an increase in the chance of someone committing a crime.

To make matters worse this lead stays in the soil and can be released into the air at a later date.

I would say living in a healthier environment must have some sort of impact.

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StuartGotz t1_j14tvjh wrote

it’s exposure to pollution. At least one study controlled for socioeconomic status and showed the relationship persisted.

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Splenda t1_j1akws9 wrote

Leaded gasoline was phased out more than forty years ago, but, yes, poor communities are far more polluted in many other ways.

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