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Profile of stroke in Bahrain
1Salmaniya Medical Complex, PO Box 12, Bahrain. Tel No. +(00973) 255555. Fax No. +(00973) 640500.
Neurosciences (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
|November 27, 2013
Summary
Stroke incidence in Bahrain is similar to developing nations, with cerebral infarction being the most common type among nationals. Key risk factors include hypertension, diabetes, and smoking.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Limited data exists on stroke patterns in Bahrain.
- Understanding stroke epidemiology is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine stroke types, incidence rates, and risk factors in Bahrain.
- To compare stroke patterns between Bahraini nationals and expatriates.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of stroke patient records from a tertiary hospital (1995-1995).
- Diagnosis and typing of stroke confirmed by clinical assessment and CT scans.
- Risk factor analysis based on clinical and laboratory data.
Main Results:
- The annual stroke incidence rate was 57 per 100,000 Bahrainis.
- Cerebral infarction was the most frequent stroke type (53%) in Bahrainis, followed by cerebral hemorrhage (30%).
- Hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and smoking were identified as common risk factors.
Conclusions:
- Stroke incidence in Bahraini nationals aligns with rates in developing countries and the Arabian Peninsula.
- Observed differences in stroke types and demographics between nationals and expatriates likely reflect Bahrain's population structure.
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