Comparison and Analysis of Epidemiologic Characteristics of Stroke in Sichuan Province, China.

ABSTRACT: Previous studies have shown that there is a geographic variation in the prevalence of stroke, with a lower prevalence of stroke in Sichuan province. And a stroke transition was found during the period of economic development as well. However, as the center of Southwest China, with a greatly developed economy, whether the geographic variation remained with lower burden of stroke in Sichuan province is unknown. Therefore, in this study, we analyzed the secular stroke status in Sichuan province to help explore the potential reasons for geographic disparity. From a cross-sectional study conducted based on eight national disease surveillance points (DSPs) in Sichuan province in 2013, the epidemiologic data of stroke were collected. Data of risk factors were obtained from a cross-sectional study

SUBMITTER: Liu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7481474 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature