| Literature DB >> 22288675 |
Elena V Kuklina1, Xin Tong, Mary G George, Pooja Bansil.
Abstract
This paper reviews how epidemiological studies during the last 5 years have advanced our knowledge in addressing the global stroke epidemic. The specific objectives were to review the current evidence supporting management of ten major modifiable risk factors for prevention of stroke: hypertension, current smoking, diabetes, obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity, atrial fibrillation, excessive alcohol consumption, abnormal lipid profile and psychosocial stress/depression.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22288675 PMCID: PMC4478589 DOI: 10.1586/ern.11.99
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Expert Rev Neurother ISSN: 1473-7175 Impact factor: 4.618