Environmental and Social Determinants of Health in Stroke
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Radiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA
3. Department of Molecular Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA
Interests: environmental control; disparities in disease incidence and care; health economics; AI and big data; game theory; statistics; stroke; epidemiology; public health
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Stroke remains a leading cause of long-term disability and mortality worldwide, with growing recognition that recovery and health outcomes are shaped not only by clinical care but also by environmental and social determinants. This Special Issue aims to explore innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to improving stroke outcomes by integrating environmental, social, and behavioral perspectives. In particular, we invite contributions that investigate how factors such as air pollution, neighborhood disadvantages, climate stressors, housing instability, and healthcare access influence stroke outcomes, secondary prevention, and quality of life.
Aligned with contemporary public health priorities and ongoing research, including the intersection of stroke, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRDs), this Special Issue seeks to highlight disparities in stroke outcomes and opportunities for targeted, equitable interventions. For this Special Issue, we welcome the submission of original research, reviews, methodological papers, and community-based intervention studies that deepen our understanding of how to create supportive environments—both physical and social—for stroke prevention, recovery, and long-term outcomes.
Through this Special Issue, we aim to catalyze cross-sector dialogue and evidence-based strategies to reduce disparities and optimize health outcomes for diverse populations affected by stroke.
Prof. Dr. Jason Wang
Prof. Dr. Pina C. Sanelli
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- stroke prevention
- environmental stressors
- social determinants of health
- health disparities
- stroke care
- cognitive decline
- Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs)
- community-based interventions
- stroke outcomes
- air pollution and neurological health
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