Air Pollution and Intracranial Hemorrhage.

Authors :: Jun Rui ML
Tan J
Tan BY
Yeo TT
Sharma VK
Source :: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology [Ann Indian Acad Neurol] 2022 Sep; Vol. 25 (Suppl 1), pp. S22-S25. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Mar 25.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Air pollution is a significant contributor to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. including intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). However, associations between air pollution, various pollutants, and ICH are complex and remain poorly understood. Limited data are available on the relationship between ICH and individual air pollutants. In this review, we present an overview of the current literature about ambient air pollutants that are believed to contribute towards ICH as well as possible underlying mechanisms.<br />Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.<br /> (Copyright: © 2022 Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology.)