Frailty score does not explain differences in mortality between underweight black and white veterans after stroke

Previous studies suggest being underweight may increase risk of mortality after stroke. Paradoxically, in several studies of U.S. Veterans, black stroke patients have better survival compared to whites, even at lower body mass index (BMI). We hypothesized that frailty status may explain the observed differences.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 16, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Lauren Elizabeth Costa Tags: Poster 12 Source Type: research