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[Morbidity and mortality from stroke among the population of Moscow]
Abstract:
The paper is concerned with the data on the brain stroke incidence and lethality among the population aged 25-64 years in 3 districts of Moscow during 1985. The rate of brain stroke was noted to be increased with age without any essential differences in the indicators in men and women. Comparison of the results of the investigation with the data of the Register, carried out in one of the districts of Moscow during 1972-1973 did not reveal any changes in both the disease incidence and lethality due to brain stroke. The rise of the calls on ambulances and emergency medical service for acute derangement of brain circulation is explained by the authors by a possible growth of the number of the disease cases among senile patients or by aging of the population of Moscow.
Insights
Brain stroke incidence and death rates in Moscow adults aged 25-64 remained stable between 1972-1985. Age increased stroke risk, but sex showed no significant difference in brain stroke outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Brain stroke (cerebrovascular accident) poses a significant public health challenge.
- Understanding incidence and lethality trends is crucial for effective healthcare planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze brain stroke incidence and lethality data in Moscow adults aged 25-64 years in 1985.
- To compare these findings with historical data from 1972-1973.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of epidemiological data on brain stroke.
- Comparison of incidence and lethality rates between two distinct time periods (1972-1973 vs. 1985).
Main Results:
- Brain stroke incidence increased with age, with no significant differences between men and women.
- No substantial changes in brain stroke incidence or lethality were observed compared to 1972-1973 data.
- Increased emergency calls for acute cerebrovascular events may be linked to population aging.
Conclusions:
- Despite potential population aging, overall brain stroke incidence and lethality rates in Moscow adults (25-64) showed stability between 1972-1985.
- Further research into age-specific trends and contributing factors to acute cerebrovascular events is warranted.