Stroke burden and mortality attributable to ambient fine particulate matter pollution in 195 countries and territories and trend analysis from 1990 to 2017.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109327
Abstract: BACKGROUND Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure is associated with stroke incidence and mortality. However, the global distribution and trends of stroke burden and mortality attributable to PM2.5 are rarely studied. We estimated the spatial patterns… read more here.
Keywords: asdr asmr; mortality; 1990 2017; countries territories ... See more keywords
Stroke burden in Egypt: Data from five epidemiological studies
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.10.775
Abstract: Purpose Accurate data on the epidemiology of stroke in Egypt is scarce. The aim of this review is to address this issue based on available community-based studies and compare the resulting findings to those of… read more here.
Keywords: epidemiological studies; 100 000; egypt; studies stroke ... See more keywords
Reducing stroke burden through a targeted self-management intervention for reducing stroke risk factors in high-risk Ugandans: A protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0251662
Abstract: Introduction Stroke burden is rapidly increasing globally. Modifiable risk factors offer an opportunity to intervene, and targeting hypertension is a key actionable target for stroke risk reduction in sub-Saharan Africa. This 3-site planned randomized controlled… read more here.
Keywords: reducing stroke; intervention; risk; stroke risk ... See more keywords