Polluted air and noise at an early age increase the risk of psychological disorders. This is evidenced by the research data conducted at the British University in the UK and published in Jama Network Open.
In particular, the study of the effects of air and noise pollution during pregnancy and up to 12 years with mental health and noise pollution aged aged 13 to 24 years
was studied.
The study covers 9065 people who were still in the womb of the mother in 1991-1992.
According to the study, about 19.5 percent experienced psychotic disorders, about 11.4 percent – depression and about 9.7 percent – alarming disorders.
Researchers revealed that even a slight increase in the level of PM2.5 particles increases the risk of psychotic disorders.
“Childhood, adolescence and early adult life are critical periods for the development of mental disorders,” said researcher Joan Newbury.