Hypertension is the most Risk Factor Stroke in Indonesia Stroke Registry (P3.263)

Conclusions:Hypertension was the most risk factor in this study. Riskesdas (Basic Health Research) survey 2013 found that 25.8% of Indonesia’s population suffered from hypertension. There were only 7.2% of the population realized and known they had hypertension and only 0.4% of cases controlled by drug.Indonesian Neurological Association collaboration with Indonesian Doctors Association educate people to be aware of their blood pressure, reduce salt intake, increase vegetables and fruits diet, reduce body weight, and increase exercise.Study Supported by:This research was funded by Centre of Applied Health Technology and Clinical Epidemiology, National Institute of Health Research and Development Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia.Disclosure: Dr. Yudiarto has received research support from National Institute of Health Research and Development Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia. Dr. Machfoed has received personal compensation from National Institute of Health Research and Development Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia for Indonesia Stroke Registry. Dr. Amir has received personal compensation from National Institute of Health Research and Development Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia for Indonesia Stroke Registry. Dr. Ong has received personal compensation for activities with the National Institute of Health Research and Development, and the Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia for Indonesia Stroke Registry. Dr. Kurniawan has received research ...
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease Epidemiology Source Type: research