Abstract / Description of output
The incidence of stroke is predicted to rise because of the rapidly ageing population. However, over the past two decades, findings of randomised trials have identified several interventions that are effective in prevention of stroke. Reliable data on time-trends in stroke incidence, major risk factors, and use of preventive treatments in an ageing population are required to ascertain whether implementation of preventive strategies can offset the predicted rise in stroke incidence. We aimed to obtain these data.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1925-33 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | The Lancet |
Volume | 363 |
Issue number | 9425 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- England
- Female
- Humans
- Incidence
- Ischemic Attack, Transient
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Risk Factors
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Survival Rate