Factors Predicting High Estimated 10-Year Stroke Risk: Thai Epidemiologic Stroke Study
Conclusions: Socioeconomic status, in particular, unemployed/house work and illiterate class, might be good proxy to identify the individuals at higher risk of stroke. The most powerful risk factors were older age, male sex, diabetes mellitus, systolic blood pressure, and current smoking.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Suchat Hanchaiphiboolkul, Pimchanok Puthkhao, Somchai Towanabut, Tasanee Tantirittisak, Khwanrat Wangphonphatthanasiri, Thanes Termglinchan, Samart Nidhinandana, Nijasri Charnnarong Suwanwela, Niphon Poungvarin Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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