Seizures, climate and pollution: is there evidence of an association?
Cold temperatures and elevated NO<sub>2</sub> levels are independently associated with an increased number of seizure-related emergency admissions. These findings highlight the potential neurological impact of air pollution and extreme weather, emphasizing the need for preventive public health measures and further research to clarify the underlying mechanisms.
Authors
- Oriol Yuguero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3433-8005)
- Cecilia Raposo Llobet
- Elena Justribó
- Montserrat Martinez-Alonso
- Jaume Ortet
Institutions
- Universitat de Lleida (ES)
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Lleida (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1708538
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00