World Alzheimer's Day: 'Noise pollution increases risk of dementia'

Each year, September 21 is commemorated as World Alzheimer's Day, and Alzheimer's disease has been found to be the commonest cause of dementia.

Hyderabad: Constant exposure to noise pollution may increase the risk of dementia caused due to Alzheimer's disease while music could have a positive impact, say doctors.

According to a recent study published in international health journals around the world, constant exposure to traffic noise increases the risk of dementia among the aged population.

Each year, September 21 is commemorated as World Alzheimer's Day, and Alzheimer's disease has been found to be the commonest cause of dementia.