Climate Change and Cerebrovascular Diseases: A Narrative Review with Brazilian Regional Analysis

Stroke should be recognized as a climate-sensitive non-communicable disease. Global evidence demonstrates robust associations between temperature and stroke, while preliminary Brazilian regional patterns suggest potential climate influence on the distribution of stroke subtypes. Key priorities include establishing linkages between daily weather observations and atmospheric pollutant measurements, establishing multi-center surveillance networks, strengthening climate-resilient stroke care systems, and reducing PM₂.₅ through environmental regulation as a stroke prevention strategy.