title: Epidemiological investigation of cerebrovascular disease in Iceland, 1958-1968 (ages 0-35 years): a total population survey.
abstract: This study was undertaken to estimate the incidence of cerebrovascular disease in the age group 0-35 years in the population of Iceland during the 11 year period 1958 through 1968. The incidence for the whole country was 7.9/100,000-- males 7.5 and females 8.4. The incidence in Reykjavik, 8.3/100,000, was not significantly different from the rest of the country (7.2/100,000)nor was there any significant difference between the sexes. Comparison is made with similar studies.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007055:Iceland; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male