2019 study in Neurology links climate change to rising global stroke death and disability rates, with non-optimal temperatures contributing to over 5.2 lakh deaths.

A study published in Neurology reveals a link between climate change and rising stroke death and disability rates worldwide. Over 5.2 lakh stroke deaths in 2019 were associated with non-optimal temperatures, with the majority caused by lower temperatures. The burden of stroke due to high temperatures has increased rapidly, particularly among older populations in low Socio-demographic Index regions, such as Africa. Researchers found that optimal temperatures were associated with the lowest death rates and urge further research to determine how temperature changes impact stroke and develop effective health policies addressing potential causes of climate change.