Stroke mortality and trends from 1990 to 2006 in 39 countries from Europe and Central Asia: implications for control of high blood pressure

Josep Redon, Michael H Olsen, Richard S Cooper, Oscar Zurriaga, Miguel A Martinez-Beneito, Stephane Laurent, Renata Cifkova, Antonio Coca, Guiseppe Mancia

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Abstract

The aim of the present study was to extend our understanding of international trends in stroke and major sequelae in Europe and countries peripheral to Europe by assessing: (1) current mortality rates, (2) the most recent 15-year prevalence trends, and (3) the relationship between systolic blood pressure in community surveys and national stroke mortality.
Original languageEnglish
JournalEuropean Heart Journal (English Edition)
Volume32
Issue number11
Pages (from-to)1424-31
Number of pages8
ISSN0195-668X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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