[Comment] Sex disparity in the risk of diabetes-associated stroke

In the general population, stroke is more prevalent in men than in women. Men also have a higher age-specific stroke incidence than women, except for women aged 35–44 years and those older than 85 years. Factors such as pregnancy and the use of oral contraceptives are believed to contribute to the increased risk of stroke in women in their mid-30s to mid-40s, and their relative longevity contributes to the higher risk of stroke in older women.
Source: LANCET - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Comment Source Type: research