The Impact of Geo-Spatiality and Pollution on the Chronic Health Conditions

The approach to chronic diseases from the perspective of geographic space can provide a new direction for research, as well as for the development of health policies with global impact. In a world where population mobility is increasing and weather phenomena are impacting daily life, contributing to the development of chronic conditions, such an approach allows for new research pathways and undoubtedly new stages in the evolution of therapeutic solutions.

In addition to space and environment, pollution levels vary across different regions of the globe. Pollution comprises a cumulative set of elements that interact with the body on various levels, creating the need for a different vision. Pollution is a multifactorial ensemble that should not be viewed in isolation, like a pathogenic agent, but rather as a complex of interwoven and mutually amplifying mechanisms. There is a need for research in these areas, and the collaboration of specialists from various fields is vital to finding appropriate solutions that combine aspects related to geographic space and the living environment of the population with the genetic predispositions of individuals.

This Research Topic aims to pioneer a multidisciplinary approach to chronic conditions by examining medical variations related to geographic and living condition disparities. It seeks to understand how these factors collectively influence community health and to integrate this knowledge into broader public health strategies.

To explore this, the Research Topic will focus on the interaction between geographic, environmental, and genetic factors in the development and management of chronic diseases. We invite contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following themes:

- Impact of geographic variability on the prevalence and nature of chronic diseases
- Interactions between environmental pollutants and chronic health conditions
- Advances in geographic information systems (GIS) for mapping disease patterns
- Comparative studies on health outcomes across different ecological and socio-economic contexts
- Development of location-based public health policies and interventions

By bringing together diverse perspectives from fields such as epidemiology, environmental science, genomics, and public health, this Research Topic seeks to forge pathways that enhance our understanding and management of chronic conditions within varying geographic contexts.