Why the study?
Stroke is a leading global cause of death and DALYs, but the frequency, distribution, and determinants of hypertension in the adult stroke population of D.I.Khan Division, Pakistan were undetermined.
Hypertension is highly prevalent (60.8%) among adult stroke patients in D.I.Khan Division, Pakistan, and is significantly associated with urban residence.
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Highlights a high regional burden of hypertension in stroke patients linked to urban living; leaves open whether targeted urban.
Ain et al. (2020) studied this question.
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