Stroke incidence and case‐fatality among Indigenous and non‐Indigenous populations in the Northern Territory of Australia, 1999–2011

ConclusionsIn the Northern Territory, as elsewhere in Australia, Indigenous Australians are more likely than other Australians to suffer a stroke. Lack of falling in incidence in the Northern Territory population highlights the importance for ongoing comprehensive primary and acute care in reducing risk factors and managing stroke patients.

Source: International Journal of Stroke - January 15, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Jiqiong You, John R. Condon, Yuejen Zhao, Steven L. Guthridge Tags: Research Source Type: research