The impact of rising global temperatures on neurological diseases

Climate change, driven predominantly by anthropogenic actions, represents a defining challenge of the 21st century. While its general health implications are well documented, the specific impact of global warming on neurological diseases has remained underemphasized for decades.

To evaluate the association between rising global temperatures and the exacerbation or incidence of various neurological conditions through a systematic review.

A systematic search was conducted in the PubMed/MEDLINE and SciELO databases for studies published between 2011 and 2026. Following strict eligibility criteria, 13 peer-reviewed articles were selected for qualitative synthesis.