Key result
Each 1-SD increase in psychosocial distress was associated with an increased risk of stroke mortality (HR 1.29; 95% CI 1.10-1.52) but not incident stroke after adjusting for risk factors.
Why the study?
Does psychosocial distress increase the risk of stroke mortality and incident stroke in older adults?
Cohort (n=4,120)
No
Does psychosocial distress increase the risk of stroke mortality and incident stroke in older adults?
Hazard Ratio: 1.29 (95% CI 1.1–1.52)
Psychosocial distress is independently associated with an increased risk of stroke mortality and incident hemorrhagic stroke in older adults.
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Psychosocial distress may elevate stroke risk in older adults; leaves open whether screening or mitigation alters outcomes.
Henderson et al. (2012) conducted a cohort in Stroke (n=4,120). Psychosocial distress vs. Lower psychosocial distress (per 1-SD increase) was evaluated on Stroke mortality (HR 1.29, 95% CI 1.10-1.52). Each 1-SD increase in psychosocial distress was associated with an increased risk of stroke mortality (HR 1.29; 95% CI 1.10-1.52) but not incident stroke after adjusting for risk factors.
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