Air Pollution and Temperature in Seizures and Epilepsy: A Scoping Review of Epidemiological Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of the review

Seizures and epilepsy can be debilitating neurological conditions and have few known causes. Emerging evidence has highlighted the potential contribution of environmental exposures to the etiology of these conditions, possibly manifesting via neuroinflammation and increased oxidative stress in the brain. We conducted a scoping review of epidemiological literature linking air pollution and temperature exposures with incidence and acute aggravation of seizures and epilepsy. We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and APA PsycINFO databases for peer-reviewed journal articles published in English from inception to February 7, 2024.

Recent findings

We identified a total of 34 studies: 16 examined air pollution exposure, 12 ambient temperat

SUBMITTER: Sharma R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11631820 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature