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The Western Sydney Stroke Risk in the Elderly Study. A 5-year prospective study

M D Gliksman1, R Lazarus, A Wilson

  • 1Channing Laboratory, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115.

Annals of Epidemiology
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

The Stroke Risk in the Elderly (SITE) study investigated factors contributing to stroke in older Australians. Hemostatic factors showed potential importance in assessing cardiovascular disease risk, particularly in elderly men.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

Background:

  • Australia's aging population necessitates understanding stroke as a leading cause of death and disability.
  • Stroke Risk in the Elderly (SITE) study addresses the need for prospective research on stroke risk factors in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively assess the independent contribution of various factors to stroke and cardiovascular disease risk in individuals aged 65 and over.
  • To identify key predictors of cardiovascular outcomes in an elderly Australian population.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective cohort study involving 1012 independently living men and women aged 65+ in Western Sydney, Australia.
  • Baseline data collection included dietary, lifestyle, sociodemographic questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, serum lipids, glucose, and hemostatic factors.

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  • Comparison with a community-based sample to identify potential sampling biases; planned 5-year follow-up.

    • Main Results:

    • The study cohort (72% male attendance, 69% female) was older, better educated, and less diverse than the general elderly population.
    • Baseline findings suggest hemostatic factors may be significant in predicting cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
    • Potential importance of hemostatic factors highlighted, especially for older men's CVD risk.

    Conclusions:

    • Hemostatic factors emerge as a potentially crucial element in assessing cardiovascular disease risk among the elderly, particularly men.
    • The SITE study provides valuable data for understanding and mitigating stroke and CVD risk in aging populations.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the specific role of hemostatic factors in elderly cardiovascular health.