Trends in Age of First-Ever Stroke Following Increased Incidence and Life Expectancy in a Low-Income Chinese Population [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions— The age of stroke onset tends to be younger among low-income population in China after the dramatic increased incidence of stroke during the gradual extension of life expectancy of population in China. These findings suggested that stroke burden will continue to increase in the long time, unless the risk factors in low-income populations are effectively controlled.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Epidemiology, Lifestyle, Primary Prevention, Risk Factors, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research