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Rahul Sidhu, PhD Candidate, Neuroscience, University of Sheffield

MYSTERIOUS: Why light pollution may be linked to greater risk of alzheimer s disease - What They Never Told You

Light pollution has been linked with numerous health problems. AaronChenPS2/ Shutterstock

Light pollution is a growing issue. Over the past 25 years, artificial lighting has surged by 49% worldwide. For perspective, the brightness of the night sky has risen by almost 10% per year over the last 12 years. Around 80% of the global population is now affected by light pollution.

This is bad news, as light pollution is associated with a range of health problems, such as sleep disorders, fatigue, anxiety and deprivation.

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