K Kahn1, S M Tollman. 1. Department of Community Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To describe the extent of mortality from cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in a rural South African population. DESIGN: Annual demographic and health surveillance with verbal autopsy of all deaths, 1992-1995. OUTCOME MEASURES: Stroke mortality rate by age and sex. RESULTS: Stroke mortality increased with age and is higher in men than women over age 35. Proportionate mortality ratio from CVA: 10.3% of deaths in the 35-64-year age group. CONCLUSION: Cerebrovascular disease is an important cause of death in South Africa's rural north-east. Community-based research is needed to inform policy and practice.
OBJECTIVES: To describe the extent of mortality from cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in a rural South African population. DESIGN: Annual demographic and health surveillance with verbal autopsy of all deaths, 1992-1995. OUTCOME MEASURES: Stroke mortality rate by age and sex. RESULTS:Stroke mortality increased with age and is higher in men than women over age 35. Proportionate mortality ratio from CVA: 10.3% of deaths in the 35-64-year age group. CONCLUSION:Cerebrovascular disease is an important cause of death in South Africa's rural north-east. Community-based research is needed to inform policy and practice.
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