Trends of stroke subtypes mortality in Sao Paulo, Brazil (1996-2003) Tendência da mortalidade pelos subtipos da doença cerebrovascular (1996-2003)

The decline of stroke mortality rates has been described in Brazil; however, there is no data about stroke subtypes. We described the changes of stroke mortality rates in the city of Sao Paulo (1996-2003) emphasizing intracerebral hemorrhage and cerebral infarction. We categorized mortality data by...

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Main Authors: Paulo A. Lotufo, Isabela M. Benseñor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO) 2005-12-01
Series:Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2005000600009