Why the study?
Do stroke incidence, prevalence, and severity differ between men and women?
Population
Patients from 98 articles containing sex-specific stroke epidemiology data
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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Sex differences warrant tailored prevention and acute care strategies; confirms global disparities for targeted research.
Do stroke incidence, prevalence, and severity differ between men and women?
Worldwide, stroke is significantly more common in men, but women experience more severe strokes with higher short-term case fatality.
Appelros et al. (2009) studied this question.