Community-based interventions to prevent stroke in low-income and middle-income countries: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Stroke is the second leading cause of death and morbidity across the globe. In low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), it has become an overwhelming burden over the past few decades. This burden is escalating at a much greater pace compared with that of high-income countries. It is considered the most frequent cause of adult disability that affects the quality of life. 'Prevention' is one of the key components to combating stroke. In this regard, community-based interventions can play a vital role in improving population-level health and well-being. Considering the escalating trend of stroke in LMICs, this systematic review aims to map the available community-based interventions in preventing stroke and to conduct further analysis regarding the effectiveness of

SUBMITTER: Nowrin I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9364391 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature