Epidemiology and prevention of stroke: a worldwide perspective.

Elena V Kuklina, Xin Tong, Mary G George, Pooja Bansil

Journal: Expert review of neurotherapeutics 2012;12(2):199-208

PMID: 22288675

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Abstract

This paper reviews how epidemiological studies during the last 5 years have advanced our knowledge in addressing the global stroke epidemic. The specific objectives were to review the current evidence supporting management of ten major modifiable risk factors for prevention of stroke: hypertension, current smoking, diabetes, obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity, atrial fibrillation, excessive alcohol consumption, abnormal lipid profile and psychosocial stress/depression.

Address: Division of Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1586/ern.11.99

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MeSH Terms: Atrial Fibrillation, Humans, Hypertension, Life Style, Obesity, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Smoking, Smoking Prevention, Stroke