Prevalence of self reported stroke in a population in northern England.
J Epidemiol Community Health
; 50(2): 140-3, 1996 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8762377
ABSTRACT
STUDY OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of stroke survivors in a health district population aged 55 years and over.DESIGN:
This was a point prevalence study using two-stage postal questionnaires sent to an age stratified random sample of the population.SETTING:
A district health authority in northern England with a resident population of 723,000.SUBJECTS:
Altogether 18,827 residents aged 55 years or over. MAINRESULTS:
Prevalence was found to increase with age and, apart from the very elderly, males had a higher prevalence than females. Overall prevalence was found to be 46.8/1,000 (95% CI 42.5, 51.6). 23% of respondents reported full recovery from stroke. Cognitive impairments (33%), problems with lower limbs (33% for right leg; 27% for left leg) and speech difficulties (27%) were the most common residual impairments.CONCLUSIONS:
Current guidelines to purchasers on the provision of services to those who have had a stroke may under-estimate prevalence rates by as much as 50%. This could lead to a shortfall in provision of services designed to support people in the months and years following their stroke.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Type of study:
Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
J Epidemiol Community Health
Year:
1996
Document type:
Article