Key result
Hypertension showed the strongest association with stroke risk among 5 modifiable risk factors in the Chinese population, with adjusted odds ratios ranging between 2.75 and 5.47.
Why the study?
What is the impact of 5 modifiable risk factors (hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, diabetes, and smoking) on the risk of stroke in the Chinese population?
Population
Chinese population in observational studies published between January 2004 and December 2010
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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Supports prioritizing hypertension control in Chinese stroke prevention; extends global modifiable risk data to this population.
Systematic Review
What is the impact of 5 modifiable risk factors (hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, diabetes, and smoking) on the risk of stroke in the Chinese population?
Effect estimate: OR 2.75-5.47
Hypertension is the strongest modifiable risk factor for stroke in the Chinese population, with a higher risk ratio than observed in other countries.
Huo et al. (2012) conducted a systematic review in Stroke. Modifiable risk factors (hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, diabetes, and smoking) was evaluated on Risk of stroke (OR 2.75-5.47). Hypertension showed the strongest association with stroke risk among 5 modifiable risk factors in the Chinese population, with adjusted odds ratios ranging between 2.75 and 5.47.
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