Effect of environmental pollutants particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and ground level ozone (O3) on epilepsy
Air pollutants PM<sub>2.5</sub> and NO<sub>2</sub> increase the risk of epilepsy. The findings suggest that reducing levels of these pollutants could be a strategic approach to mitigate neurological health risks in populations worldwide. Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms and causal relationships between air pollutants and epilepsy. Public health initiatives aimed at reducing air pollution levels and targeted interventions to protect vulnerable populations hold promise for alleviating the burden of epilepsy associated with environmental exposures.
Authors
- Narmeen Shaikh
- Joud Mohammed Alkhalifah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3474-625X)
- Sultan Ayoub Meo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9820-1852)
- Bandar Nasser Aljafen
Institutions
- King Saud University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Neurology
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-025-04142-3
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.60