Overview

• Continuous exposure to bright, artificial, outdoor night-time light is linked to a higher risk of stroke, according to new research.
• People with the highest levels of exposure to outdoor light at night had a 43% increased risk of developing cerebrovascular disease.
• The study, conducted in Ningbo, China, also found that air pollution significantly increases stroke risk.
• Exposure to high levels of particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions was associated with a 41% to 50% and 31% increased risk of stroke, respectively.
• Researchers advise reducing exposure to bright, outdoor night-time light and air pollution to mitigate stroke risk.