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Cerebrovascular disease and stroke in Korean male adolescent

Chang Hyun Oh1, Joonho Chung, Dongkeun Hyun

  • 1Seoul Regional Military Manpower Administration, Seoul, Korea.

Yonsei Medical Journal
|April 6, 2012
PubMed

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This study found the prevalence and incidence of cerebrovascular disease (CVD) and stroke in Korean male adolescents. Moyamoya disease incidence was notably high, while arteriovenous malformation incidence was low.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cerebrovascular diseases (CVD) and stroke pose significant health challenges globally.
  • Understanding the epidemiology of these conditions in adolescent populations is crucial for targeted prevention and treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and incidence of cerebrovascular disease (CVD) and stroke in Korean male adolescents.
  • To compare these rates with global data and analyze specific CVD subtypes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical certificates, records, and radiologic images.
  • Data collected from Korean military conscription examinations between January 2008 and May 2011.
  • Analysis of 101,156 male adolescent examinees.

Main Results:

  • The overall prevalence of CVD and stroke was 39.54 per 100,000 adolescents, with an incidence of 2.08 per 100,000 per year.
  • Moyamoya disease showed a significantly higher incidence (15.82 per 100,000 per year) in this cohort compared to global rates.
  • Arteriovenous malformation incidence (0.57 per 100,000 per year) was lower than in the worldwide general population.

Conclusions:

  • Korean male adolescents exhibit a high incidence of Moyamoya disease and a low incidence of arteriovenous malformation.
  • Stroke cases were roughly evenly split between ischemic and hemorrhagic types.
  • Findings highlight the need for further research into the specific risk factors and management of CVD in this demographic.
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