Influence of age on links between major modifiable risk factors and stroke occurrence in West Africa

BackgroundThe burden of stroke in Africa is high. Understanding how age associates with major modifiable stroke risk factors could inform tailored demographic stroke prevention strategies.PurposeTo quantify the magnitude and direction of the effect sizes of key modifiable stroke risk factors according to three age groups: 65 years (elderly) in West Africa.MethodsThis was a case-control study involving 15 sites in Ghana and Nigeria. Cases included adults aged ≥18 years with CT/MRI scan-typed stroke.

Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - July 8, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred S. Sarfo, Onoja Akpa, Bruce Ovbiagele, Albert Akpalu, Kolawole Wahab, Morenikeji Komolafe, Reginald Obiako, Lukman Owolabi, Godwin O. Osaigbovo, Carolyn Jenkins, Godwin Ogbole, Adekunle Fakunle, Hemant K. Tiwari, Oyedunni Arulogun, Donna K. Arnett, O Source Type: research