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May 1, 1982StrokeOpen Access

An evaluation of risk factors for stroke in a Dutch community.

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Why the study?

What are the epidemiological risk factors for stroke in a Dutch community?

Population

Residents of a Dutch community (Tilburg study)

Design

Cohort

Authors

BHB. HermanALA. C. M. LeytenJLJ H van Luijk

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Overview

May guide Dutch prevention efforts; confirms prior international associations in this community cohort.

Key Points

  • The study aims to reevaluate various risk factors associated with stroke in a Dutch community.
  • Epidemiological analysis within a Dutch community
  • Examination of associations between high blood pressure, heart disorders, diabetes, and stroke risk
  • Assessment of leisure time physical activity and overweight in relation to stroke onset.
  • High blood pressure, heart disorders, and diabetes are linked to increased stroke risk.
  • Significant interactions with age and history of myocardial infarction were observed regarding hypertension risk.
  • Leisure time physical activity was inversely related to stroke risk.

Structured PICO

What are the epidemiological risk factors for stroke in a Dutch community?

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Population
Residents of a Dutch community (Tilburg study)
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Outcome
Stroke onsethard clinical

The study confirms established risk factors for stroke including hypertension, diabetes, and heart disorders in a Dutch population, while highlighting the protective effect of physical activity.

Cite This Study

Herman et al. (1982) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a11d8ac157ff1551221a4b7https://doi.org/10.1161/01.str.13.3.334
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