The role of air pollution in epilepsy: a better understanding is needed
Social determinants of health, including neighborhood and built environment factors, play a crucial but underexplored role in epilepsy incidences. Among these, air pollution emerges as a potentially-preventable driver of epilepsy and adverse health outcomes. Evidence is accumulating on the effects o...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Revinter Publicações
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria |
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| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0045-1809663 |
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| Summary: | Social determinants of health, including neighborhood and built environment factors, play a crucial but underexplored role in epilepsy incidences. Among these, air pollution emerges as a potentially-preventable driver of epilepsy and adverse health outcomes. Evidence is accumulating on the effects of air pollution on the brain, especially in stroke and neurodegenerative disorders; however, the specific impact on epilepsy remains underresearched, potentially due to the complexities of studying this condition. The present narrative review addresses a critical knowledge gap by exploring: 1) the role of air pollution in epilepsy epidemiology; 2) the biological mechanisms of air pollution in the brain in the context of epilepsy; and 3) how air pollution affects the management of people living with epilepsy. We outline vital questions and actionable interventions regarding the role of air pollution in epilepsy. |
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| ISSN: | 0004-282X 1678-4227 |