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Brain diseases in changing climate.

Joanna A Ruszkiewicz¹, Alexey A Tinkov², Anatoly V Skalny³

¹Molecular Toxicology Group, Department of Biology, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany.

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Summary

Climate change significantly impacts brain health by altering environmental factors like water, pollution, pathogens, and food production. Understanding these risks is crucial for public health and developing adaptation strategies.

Keywords:

Brain disease Climate change Environment Health

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Area of Science:

Environmental Health
Neuroscience
Climate Science

Background:

Climate change presents urgent global challenges, affecting ecosystems and human health.
Environmental factors influenced by climate shifts are critical determinants of disease onset and severity.
Specific impacts on public health include disruptions to water, pollution, pathogen distribution, and food security.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of climate change impacts on brain health.
To identify climate-related risk factors for brain diseases and disorders.
To discuss emerging brain health hazards from climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of existing research.
Analysis of climate change effects on environmental determinants of health.
Focus on neurological outcomes and brain health implications.

Main Results:

Climate change exacerbates risks for brain health through altered environmental conditions.
Factors such as water quality, pollution, pathogen spread, and food availability directly influence brain disease risk.
Mitigation and adaptation strategies may introduce novel hazards to brain health.

Conclusions:

Climate change poses a significant and multifaceted threat to global brain health.
Proactive strategies are needed to address climate-related neurological risks and protect public health.
Further research is essential to understand and mitigate emerging brain health challenges.