Prevalence of Individuals Experiencing the Effects of Stroke in Canada: Trends and Projections [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions— Previous estimates of stroke prevalence have underestimated the true number of individuals experiencing the effects of stroke in Canada. Furthermore, the projected increases that will result from population growth and demographic changes highlight the importance of maintaining up-to-date estimates.

http://stroke.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/short/46/8/2226?rss=1

Source: Stroke - July 27, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Krueger, H., Koot, J., Hall, R. E., O'Callaghan, C., Bayley, M., Corbett, D. Tags: Rehabilitation, Stroke, Epidemiology Clinical Sciences Source Type: research