Artificial light at night.  Test results are disturbing

Bright outdoor lights are commonly used to improve visibility at night, increasing safety and comfort. However, according to the study, About 80 percent of the world's population lives in light-polluted environmentsWhich may have a negative impact on health.

The study, published in the journal Stroke and cited by PAP, was conducted on 28,000 people. 302 adult Chinese population. Scientists assessed residents' exposure to night-time light from outdoor buildings using satellite images. This data was compared with stroke cases confirmed by hospital records and citizens' death certificates.

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The results showed that People most exposed to night light have a 43% increased risk of cerebrovascular disease Compared to people with the lowest level of exposure.

A similar risk was found among people most exposed to air pollution. People most exposed to PM2.5 particles, which mainly result from the combustion of gasoline, diesel oil or wood, had a 41% greater risk of cerebrovascular accidents than people exposed to these pollutants to a lesser extent.

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