Point prevalence study for stroke in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional survey

Background: Stroke, a cerebrovascular disease, is the second-most common cause of mortality worldwide while it ranks third among other causes of disability. The incidence of stroke in the Middle East is even higher than in developed countries. Despite the increasing disease burden, presently, there...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim Memon, Amani Abu-Shaheen, Humariya Heena, Mohamad Al-Tannir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal for Health Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.saudijhealthsci.org/article.asp?issn=2278-0521;year=2019;volume=8;issue=2;spage=93;epage=97;aulast=Memon