Population-based cohort across stroke life course in India-The NIMHANS-NH-SKAN stroke project: A study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. In India, it is the fourth leading cause of death and fifth leading cause of disability, posing a major public health concern. National surveys reveal an increasing trend in stroke risk factors such as tobacco use, physical activity, alcohol use, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. However, knowledge regarding the combined effect of these risk factors and their various combinations is limited. Understanding the individual, combined, and synergistic effects of known risk factors, along with new risk factors, is essential to address gaps in stroke epidemiology. This study aims to examine the effect of various risk factors of acute stroke and their association with stroke occurrence and its outcomes (survival, disabil

SUBMITTER: Banandur PS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11446417 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature