Prevalence and risk factors of stroke in a rural area of northern China: a 10-year comparative study
CONCLUSION: The current study suggests that the prevalence of stroke increased nearly by twofold in a population aged 65 years or older within the past 10 years. Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and being male were the primary risk factors. In addition, these factors were more significantly associated with stroke in 2019 compared to 2010.PMID:34855152 | DOI:10.1007/s40520-021-02028-1
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ling-Yun Ma Xiao-Dan Wang Shuai Liu Jinghuan Gan Wenzheng Hu Zhichao Chen Jiuyan Han Xiaoshan Du Han Zhu Zhihong Shi Yong Ji Source Type: research
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