One Type of Drinking Water Linked To up to 62% Higher Parkinson’s Risk
Summary
A study found that people drinking water from newer groundwater sources, especially those from carbonate aquifers, might have a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease compared to those drinking older groundwater. The study highlighted the link between groundwater age and the contamination risk, which could affect neurological health.Key Facts
- The study linked newer groundwater consumption to a higher risk of Parkinson's disease.
- Drinking water from carbonate aquifers showed a 24% higher risk and up to 62% higher risk compared to glacial aquifers.
- Aquifers are underground formations that store and move groundwater.
- Newer groundwater has been exposed to more pollutants due to shallower depth.
- Older groundwater, deeper and less contaminated, generally comes from aquifers formed over 12,000 years ago.
- Carbonate aquifers are common in the U.S. and are more vulnerable to pollution from the surface.
- The study involved 12,370 people with Parkinson's and over 1.2 million people without it.
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