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August 21, 2025

Prevalence and Predisposing Factors of Stroke in the Saudi Arabian Population

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ASAbdulrahman M. ShowayhiTAThamer AlghamdiMAMohammed Bader Altaha

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey shows stroke prevalence in Saudi Arabia, highlighting obesity and smoking as major risk factors.

Key Points

  • Among surveyed adults, stroke prevalence was 1.1%, revealing a critical public health concern.
  • Major identified risk factors include obesity at 66.2% and physical inactivity at 61.3%, indicating lifestyle impact.
  • Cross-sectional analysis conducted on 384 adults reveals significant correlations with age and education levels.
  • The findings underscore the need for improved prevention strategies and community awareness for managing stroke risks.

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Showayhi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a6fb9b5502675167ba95dchttps://doi.org/10.4103/atmr.atmr_63_25
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