Why the study?
Are blood pressure, smoking, and body mass associated with the risk of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in the general adult population?
Population
74,977 residents ≥20 years from the Nord-Trøndelag Health (HUNT) Study (1984 to 1986)
Comparison
High blood pressure, smoking, and abnormal body… vs Normal blood pressure, never smokers, and normal…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May guide risk assessment in adults; extends cohort evidence on aneurysmal SAH risks but leaves causal effects open.
Are blood pressure, smoking, and body mass associated with the risk of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in the general adult population?
Systolic blood pressure and smoking are strong, modifiable risk factors for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, highlighting the importance of blood pressure control and smoking cessation.
Sandvei et al. (2009) studied this question.
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