June 1, 1992American Journal of Epidemiology
The FINMONICA Stroke Register
Population
People in three geographic areas in Finland, specifically reporting on men and women aged 25-74 years. 3,574…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
3 years (1983-1985)
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Geographic disparities in Finnish stroke incidence persist; supports prior observations but remains hypothesis-generating.
Structured PICO
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Population
People in three geographic areas in Finland (North Karelia, Kuopio, Turku/Loimaa), specifically reporting on men and women aged 25-74 years. 3,574 stroke events registered.
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Outcome
Incidence of strokehard clinical
The FINMONICA Stroke Register confirmed a high incidence of stroke in Finland with significant geographic variation, highlighting the need for intensified prevention measures.
Limitations
- Geographic variation in stroke incidence and attack rates is difficult to assess even within a country with a relatively uniform health care system
Cite This Study
Tuomilehto et al. (1992) studied this question.