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Epidemiological evaluation of stroke in Babol, northern Iran (2001-2003)
Alijan Ahmadi Ahangar1, Seyed Behnam Ashraf Vaghefi, Mirsaid Ramaezani
1Department of Neurology, Yahyanejad Hospital, Babol Medical University, Babol, Iran. alijanahmadiahangar@yahoo.com
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This study on stroke in Babol, Iran, found hypertension, cardiac diseases, and diabetes mellitus as key risk factors. Stroke incidence was 50/100,000, with higher rates in females and ischemic strokes being more common.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Stroke is a significant health concern with various risk factors.
- Understanding regional epidemiological data is crucial for public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and risk factors of stroke in Babol, Iran.
- To determine stroke incidence and mortality rates in the studied population.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective descriptive analytical study.
- Involved 250 patients diagnosed with stroke from April 2001 to April 2003.
- Recorded frequencies of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cardiac diseases, and hyperlipidemia.
Main Results:
- The incidence of stroke was 50 per 100,000 population over two years.
- Hypertension (54%), cardiac diseases (43.2%), and diabetes mellitus (24%) were the most common risk factors.
- Ischemic stroke (67%) was twice as frequent as hemorrhagic stroke (33%); mortality rate was 32%.
Conclusions:
- Hypertension, cardiac diseases, and diabetes mellitus are strongly associated with stroke in this Iranian population.
- Stroke affects females more than males, with a notable incidence and mortality rate.
- Regional epidemiological data highlights the need for targeted stroke prevention strategies.
Abstract:
This retrospective descriptive analytical study was performed on 250 patients (130 males and 120 females) diagnosed to have stroke in the Department of Neurology, Babol, Iran, from April 2001 to April 2003.The risk factors for stroke were recorded. The frequencies of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cardiac diseases and hyperlipidemia were 54, 24, 43.2 and 26%, respectively. All these epidemiological factors were associated with stroke (p < 0.05). The incidence of stroke was 50/100,000 population during 2 years. It happened more often in females than males, and ischemic stroke (67%) was twice as frequent than hemorrhagic stroke (33%). The mortality rate was 32%. The most common epidemiological risk factors for stroke in our region were hypertension, cardiac diseases and diabetes mellitus.
