continue without slowing down climate changes, It is harmful to human health and our planet. So much so that they can cause many problems, from cardiovascular disease to respiratory problems. A new study reveals striking results regarding the relationship between climate change and stroke.

The study was published April 10 in the journal Neurology. According to the findings, climate change linked to half of stroke deaths worldwide it could be.

Temperature changes can increase the number of deaths

According to the results of the research, scientists non-ideal temperatures found that it is associated with deaths and disabilities from stroke and is continually increasing. Accordingly, the majority of cases occurred due to temperatures being lower than normal. A similar picture was also observed at high temperatures.

The study analyzed 30 years of health records from 200 countries. Only in 2019 512 thousand deaths due to suboptimal temperatures appeared to be related. of Central Asia It added that this was the region with the highest number of deaths due to temperature changes, at 18 per 100 people. Quan Cheng, one of the authors, said in his statement: “Our research shows that this is mainly due to changing temperatures in older populations and in areas without adequate health care found that it can increase the risk of stroke.” he said.

Low temperatures can increase the risk by raising blood pressure. Dehydration can occur at high temperatures. This can affect cholesterol levels and slow blood flow, increasing the risk of stroke.

The researchers add that it is currently not possible to say with certainty that there is a link between climate change and stroke.

Researchers also emphasize that this study, the first of its kind, does not provide completely accurate results. According to the statements, the findings show that climate change causes stroke It doesn’t prove it. It is too early to come to such a conclusion. To understand the full effects More studies are needed. When these studies come, it will be possible to speak more precisely and come up with solutions.