Epidemiology and prevention of stroke: a worldwide perspective. (February 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kuklina, Elena V; Tong, Xin; George, Mary G; Bansil, Pooja
• Is Part Of: Expert review of neurotherapeutics. Volume 12:Number 2(2012)
• Page Start: 199
• Page End: 208
• Publication Date: 2012-02
• Subjects: anticoagulation therapy -- antihypertensive therapy -- antiplatelet therapy -- risk factors -- statins -- stroke; Neuropharmacology -- Periodicals; 615.7805
• DOI: 10.1586/ern.11.99
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-7175

Abstract

This paper reviews how epidemiological studies during the last 5 years have advanced our knowledge in addressing the global stroke epidemic. The specific objectives were to review the current evidence supporting management of ten major modifiable risk factors for prevention of stroke: hypertension, current smoking, diabetes, obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity, atrial fibrillation, excessive alcohol consumption, abnormal lipid profile and psychosocial stress/depression.