The burden of stroke and transient ischemic attack in Pakistan: a community-based prevalence study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The burden of cerebrovascular disease in developing countries is rising sharply. The prevalence of established risk factors of stroke is exceptionally high in Pakistan. However, there is limited data on the burden of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in South Asia. We report the first such study conducted in an urban slum of Karachi, Pakistan.

Methods

Individuals 35 years of age or older were invited for participation in this investigation through simple random sampling. A structured face-to-face interview was conducted using a pre-tested stroke symptom questionnaire in each participant to screen for past stroke or TIA followed by neurological examination of suspected cases. Anthropometric measurements and random blood glucose levels were recorded. Multiv

SUBMITTER: Kamal AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2793240 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature