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Study of different risk factor profiles in stroke patients in Alexandria

N A El Zeiny1, A A Abd el Rehim

  • 1Public Health Department and Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University.

The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association
|January 1, 1995
PubMed

Insights

Hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and android fat distribution are key stroke risk factors in Alexandria. Implementing stroke control programs is crucial for this population.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Stroke is a significant health concern with multiple contributing factors.
  • Identifying local risk factors is essential for targeted prevention strategies.
  • Previous studies may not fully represent the Alexandria population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify prevalent stroke risk factors in Alexandria.
  • To quantify the association between identified factors and stroke incidence.
  • To inform public health initiatives for stroke prevention.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 94 stroke patients admitted to Internal Medicine.
  • Age and sex-matched controls were selected from the same hospital.
  • Data collection focused on identifying potential risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Hypertension emerged as a major stroke risk factor.
  • Diabetes mellitus was significantly associated with stroke.
  • Ischemic heart diseases, arrhythmias, and android obesity were identified as key contributors.
  • Transient ischemic attacks were noted as potential indicators.

Conclusions:

  • Specific factors like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity significantly increase stroke risk in Alexandria.
  • The findings underscore the need for a continued stroke control program.
  • Targeted interventions addressing these risk factors are recommended.

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