Prevalence and risk factors for stroke in a population of Southern Brazil Prevalência e fatores de risco para AVC numa população do sul do Brasil

Prevalence and risk factors for stroke in a population of Southern Brazil Prevalência e fatores de risco para AVC numa população do sul do Brasil

Stroke is the leading cause of death in many countries of Latin America. Population studies are necessary in this region. Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of stroke and its risk factors in a population of vulnerable communities of southern Brazil. Methods: Population-based crosssectional st...

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Main Authors: Leslie Copstein, Jefferson Gomes Fernandes, Gisele Alsina Nader Bastos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO) 2013-05-01
Series:Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
Subjects:
acidente vascular cerebral
estudos transversais
fatores socioeconômicos
prevalência
América Latina
stroke
cross-sectional studies
socioeconomic factors
prevalence
Latin America
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