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Solvents And Prevention Of Alzheimer's Disease



    Solvents could be a risk factor for alzheimer's disease. One study finds that industrial solvents do not increase alzheimer risk [28]. Two other studies,however,come to different conclusions. A 1995 study analyzed the records of a health maintainence organization in Seattle, Washington over a the five year period,1987-1992. The study reports that persons exposed to benzene, toluene, phenols ,or ketones, have a higher risk for alzheimer's disease [29]. The Canadian Study of Health and Aging, mentioned earlier, finds that workers exposed to glues, pesticides, and fertilizers are more likely to develop alzheimer's disease [30]. If you want to avoid alzheimer's disease, be careful when using solvents. Wear breathing masks and gloves and other rational safeguards as directed on the product label.