Why the study?
What is the pattern of stroke occurrence and risk factors among Native Americans in the United States compared to whites?
Population
Native Americans and whites in the United States
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Stroke mortality proportions and age patterns differ by race and subtype; leaves open targeted disparity research before any practice implications.
What is the pattern of stroke occurrence and risk factors among Native Americans in the United States compared to whites?
Stroke is a leading cause of death among US Native Americans, with a higher proportion of hemorrhagic strokes compared to whites, highlighting the need for targeted prevention efforts such as hypertension management and smoking cessation.
Richard F. Gillum (1995) studied this question.
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