Trends in Mortality, Morbidity, and Risk Factor Levels for Stroke From 1960 Through 1990

Abstract

The substantial decline in stroke mortality of more than 50% from 1960 through 1990 appears to have been attributable to both primary and secondary prevention. These data suggest that the long decline in stroke mortality and morbidity in Minneapolis-St Paul has plateaued, although improved detection of stroke with computed tomography prevents an unequivocal conclusion.

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MedicineStroke (engine)Risk factorStroke riskEmergency medicineEnvironmental healthGerontologyDemographyIschemic strokeInternal medicine

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Year: 1992
Type: article
Volume: 268
Issue: 6
Pages: 753-753
Citations: 155
Access: Closed

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                                    Paul G. McGovern, 
                                
                                    G L Burke, 
                                
                                    J. Michael Sprafka
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (1992). 
                            Trends in Mortality, Morbidity, and Risk Factor Levels for Stroke From 1960 Through 1990. 
                            JAMA
                            , 268
                            (6)
                            , 753-753.
                            https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1992.03490060085029
                        

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DOI: 10.1001/jama.1992.03490060085029