A Comparative Analysis of Stroke in Haitian and Non-Haitian Populations of South Florida (P1.259)

Conclusions: Multiple factors may play a role in these significant differences, including healthcare disparities and differences in socioeconomic status. Policies aimed at improving access to healthcare, patient education, and health care provider cultural/language comprehension should benefit Haitian stroke patient outcomes. Study Supported by: N/ADisclosure: Dr. Barratt has nothing to disclose. Dr. Brown has nothing to disclose. Dr. Lopez has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sirutis has nothing to disclose. Dr. Lozano has nothing to disclose. Dr. Starosciak has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Barratt, D., Brown, C., Lopez, J., Sirutis, B., Lozano, J., Starosciak, A. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease: Health Disparities Source Type: research