Case‐fatality and disability in the Tanzanian Stroke Incidence Project cohort

ConclusionsCase‐fatality rates are higher than reported in high‐income countries, with post‐stroke disability a significant predictor of death. Sustainable interventions to reduce post‐stroke disability in this setting should be investigated.

Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - May 5, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: R. W. Walker, K. Wakefield, W. K. Gray, A. Jusabani, M. Swai, F. Mugusi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research