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.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Atrial Fibrillation / complications
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Atrial Fibrillation / epidemiology
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Atrial Fibrillation / prevention & control
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Humans
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Hypertension / complications
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Hypertension / epidemiology
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Hypertension / prevention & control
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Life Style
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Obesity / complications
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Obesity / epidemiology
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Obesity / prevention & control
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Prevalence
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Risk Factors
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Smoking / adverse effects
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Smoking / epidemiology
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Smoking Prevention
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Stroke / epidemiology*
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Stroke / etiology
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Stroke / prevention & control*