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Stroke in Asia.

Jureerat Thammaroj1, Valarmathi Subramaniam, Joti J Bhattacharya

  • 1Department of Radiology, Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Neuroimaging Clinics of North America
|October 4, 2005
PubMed
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Cardiovascular disease, particularly stroke, is rising in Asia due to aging and dietary shifts. Ischemic stroke is most common, highlighting the critical need for primary stroke prevention strategies across the continent.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease epidemic in Asia differs from Western patterns.
  • Increasing stroke incidence and prevalence linked to nutritional changes and population aging.
  • Sparse epidemiologic data on stroke in Asian populations necessitates further research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze stroke epidemiology in Asian populations.
  • To compare stroke types and causes between Asia and the West.
  • To emphasize the importance of primary stroke prevention in Asia.

Main Methods:

  • International collaborative studies on stroke.
  • Analysis of existing epidemiologic data from Asian countries.
  • Comparison of stroke incidence, prevalence, and subtypes.

Main Results:

  • Ischemic stroke is the most frequent cerebrovascular accident in Asia.
  • Hemorrhagic stroke remains more common in Asia than in the West.
  • Intracranial vascular disease contributes a higher percentage to ischemic stroke in Asia compared to the West.

Conclusions:

  • Stroke rates are declining in some Asian countries like Japan but increasing in most others.
  • Primary prevention is crucial to mitigate the severe impact of the growing stroke epidemic in Asia.
  • Understanding regional stroke patterns is vital for effective public health interventions.