Differences in healthcare visit frequency and type one year prior to stroke among young versus middle-aged adults

Abstract Background The incidence and prevalence of stroke among the young are increasing in the US. Data on healthcare utilization prior to stroke is limited. We hypothesized those < 45 years were less likely than those 45–65 years old to utilize healthcare in the 1 year prior to stroke. Methods...

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Main Authors: Brandi L. Vollmer, Xing Chen, Erin R. Kulick, Mitchell S. V. Elkind, Amelia K. Boehme
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06064-5