Trends in stroke admissions to a Tanzanian hospital over four decades: A retrospective audit

ConclusionsThe burden of stroke on health services in Tanzania appears to have increased rapidly. If this increase is to be slowed then sustainable primary preventative measures to target known stroke risk factors will be required.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health - May 16, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Richard W. Walker, Rachel Viney, Laura Green, Manasseh Mawanswila, Venance P. Maro, Charlotte Gjertsen, Hannah Godfrey, Rosanna Smailes, William K. Gray Tags: Original Article Source Type: research