Climate change's impact on the nervous system: A review study

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Neurology
• Public Health

Background:

• Climate change, driven by industrial gases, significantly impacts global human health.
• This review focuses on the specific effects of climate change on neurological disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review current knowledge on climate change's impact on neurological diseases.
• To highlight the link between global warming and increased disease incidence and mortality.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive literature search was performed using PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus.
• No restrictions were placed on study language, sex, age, date, or country.

Main Results:

• High temperatures correlate with increased Alzheimer's disease mortality and hospital admissions.
• Parkinson's disease patients are more vulnerable to heat than dementia patients.
• Global warming is linked to rising rates of Tick-borne encephalitis, Japanese encephalitis, and ciguatera fish poisoning.

Conclusions:

• Climate change-related health consequences are unavoidable.
• Increased healthcare burdens are expected for elderly populations, infectious diseases, and ciguatera fish poisoning.
• Understanding global warming trends is crucial for future health predictions and climate change adaptation.