Trends and Survival Between Ethnic Groups After Stroke: The South London Stroke Register [Original Contributions]

Conclusions— Survival has improved in a multiethnic population over time. The independent survival advantage of black Caribbean and black African over White group in those aged over 65 may be a healthy migrant effect of first generation migrants. The increase in admission to a stroke unit may contribute to the improvement in survival after stroke.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Cerebrovascular disease/stroke, Acute Cerebral Hemorrhage, Acute Cerebral Infarction, Risk Factors for Stroke, Epidemiology Original Contributions Source Type: research