Incidence and risk factors profile of stroke in Hebron- Palestine
Date
2018-01-19
Authors
Amro, Akram
Rhoda, Anthea
Frantz, Jose
Abdeen, Ziad
Dhaidel, Haneen
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Abstract
Background:
populations. This information is important in order to address the impact of stroke. The aim of the
study was to determine t
Hebron
Methods:
recruited
controls. Data were collected from medical records for the cases, as well as information collected
during a community
gender, socio
projected population of the research setting, while the age
using the direct method. Logistic regression analysis was employed to investigate the stroke
factors that might predict stroke. All the relevant ethical considerations were adhered to during the
study.
Results:
incidence rate was 24.48/100 000. The age
strongest predictor of a stroke was diabetes, with an odds ratio of OR = 5.95. This was followed by
hypertension; with an odds ratio of 2.069.The risk factors most associated with incidences of strokes
were heart failure and diabetes. Those less likely to have a stroke were males who were younger than
60 years old
Conclusion:
other developed and developing counties. Diabetes w
to hypertension.
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Keywords
Stroke , Risk , Factors , Palestine Incidence
Citation
TY - JOUR AU - Amro, Akram AU - Frantz, Jose PY - 2018/01/26 SP - T1 - Incidence and risk factors of stroke in Hebron - Palestine ER -