What is it about?
Stroke epidemiology studies have mostly been conducted in urban areas. Using the principles of complete case ascertainment, thorough diagnosis and 12 months of follow up ensures accuracy in counting first ever strokes. Our first ever stroke rate, standardised by WHO definition, was 50 /100,000 population per year; lower than in our urban companion study.
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Why is it important?
Accurate stroke epidemiology enables service planning, especially at a time where urgent thrombolysis, clot extraction and dedicated stroke management & rehabilitation units are improving outcomes
Perspectives
Stroke is rapidly changing from a sudden disabling condition into an acutely manageable serious condition with an improving outlook for stroke sufferers
Prof Jonathan Newbury
University of Adelaide
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This page is a summary of: Stroke Epidemiology in an Australian Rural Cohort (SEARCH), International Journal of Stroke, February 2017, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/1747493016670174.
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