ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Mapping the global health burden of volcanic exposure: a scoping review approach.
Article in Frontiers in public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Acute Events and Fatal Outcomes Following Exposure to Volcanic Gases (SOMedical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Pooled it
- Respiratory Emergencies in Disasters: A Narrative Review.Thoracic research and practice · 2026Article
- Volcanic eruptions and public health in Ecuador: an analysis of institutional gaps and integrated strategies.Frontiers in public health · 2025Review
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Abstract
Background: Volcanic eruptions pose substantial health risks to populations living in proximity to active volcanoes, impacting respiratory, cardiovascular, ocular, dermatological, and mental health systems. With a growing number of people globally exposed to volcanic activity, there is a critical need for an interdisciplinary understanding of these health consequences, particularly concerning their pathophysiological mechanisms, epidemiological patterns, and public health implications. Methods: This scoping review systematically synthesized evidence from studies conducted near 27 volcanoes across diverse geographic regions. The analysis integrated clinical, epidemiological, and public health perspectives to characterize health outcomes and associated risk factors, including geographic location, eruption magnitude, and type of exposure. A novel schematic framework was developed to map pathophysiological mechanisms across multiple organ systems. Findings: The results indicate that volcanic emissions-such as sulphur dioxide, fine tephra, and volcanic ash-exacerbate pre-existing conditions and contribute to increased morbidity. The most frequently reported health outcomes included acute respiratory symptoms, conjunctivitis, dermatitis, hypertension, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Variability in health impacts was observed across sex, age, and region, with vulnerable groups such as children and older adults disproportionately affected. Chronic exposure was associated with persistent health issues, revealing critical gaps in long-term health surveillance and intervention strategies. Conclusion: This scoping review highlights the multifaceted health impacts of volcanic eruptions, emphasizing the complex interactions between volcanic emissions and human health. The findings underscore the need for tailored public health interventions, proactive education, and further research to strengthen preparedness and resilience in exposed communities.
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