Exploring the Potential Observations Between Geomagnetic Activity and Cardiovascular Events: A Scoping Review
Belenko J, Cancel G, Mayrovitz HN · 2025
A scoping review of 36 studies found that most reported significant correlations between geomagnetic activity and cardiovascular outcomes, though findings remain inconsistent.
Plain English Summary
A systematic literature search identified 1,718 articles published between 1964 and 2023, and after removing duplicates 36 studies were included. Myocardial infarction and acute coronary syndrome incidence increased during geomagnetic storms, solar proton events, and high-speed solar wind; stroke risk rose up to 52% during severe storms, especially in young adults. Low geomagnetic activity combined with high cosmic ray activity was consistently associated with increased myocardial infarction incidence and mortality, and the authors noted that findings remain inconsistent, rely on ecological designs, and are preliminary.
Why This Matters
The review noted that the majority of studies (n = 28) reported significant correlations while eight found no effect. The authors emphasized that the evidence is still emerging and that standardized prospective studies are needed to determine mechanisms and assess whether space weather monitoring could improve cardiovascular risk prediction.
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@article{belenko_j_cancel_g_mayrovitz_hn_ce4719,
author = {Belenko J and Cancel G and Mayrovitz HN},
title = {Exploring the Potential Observations Between Geomagnetic Activity and Cardiovascular Events: A Scoping Review},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.7759/cureus.99851},
}