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Environmental factors and stroke: Risk and prevention.

Annemarei Ranta¹, Serefnur Ozturk², Mohammad Wasay³

¹Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand; Department of Neurology, Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand.

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Summary

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Environmental factors significantly impact stroke risk, particularly in low- and middle-income nations. This review explores environmental risks and benefits for stroke prevention, advocating for actionable solutions.

Keywords:

Air pollution Climate change Environmental risk factors Green spaces Stroke Stroke prevention

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Environmental Health
Neurology
Public Health

Background:

Stroke is a major global cause of death and disability.
Environmental risk factors for stroke are increasingly recognized.
Disproportionate stroke incidence rises in low- and middle-income countries are linked to environmental factors.

Approach:

This narrative review examines the complex interplay between environmental factors and stroke.
It covers diverse environmental exposures including air pollution, chemical contamination, and climate change.
Beneficial environmental effects, such as green space exposure, are also discussed.

Key Points:

Air pollution, atmospheric brown clouds, dust storms, wildfires, and chemical contaminants pose stroke risks.
Urbanization, climate change, and biological aggressors contribute to environmental health challenges related to stroke.
Exposure to green spaces may offer protective benefits against stroke.

Conclusions:

Environmental factors play a critical role in stroke incidence and outcomes.
Addressing environmental risks requires multi-level interventions from individual to political advocacy.
Mitigating environmental impacts is crucial for global stroke prevention strategies.