title: Stroke prevention in the developing world.
abstract: In the early 21st century, developing countries are experiencing an ever-increasing burden of stroke due its high morbidity and associated disability. Given the limited health resources available in developing countries, stroke prevention there is of paramount importance. This narrative review summarizes currently available evidence for stroke prevention in the developing world and outlines their major strategies and priorities.
authors: National Institute for Stroke and Applied Neurosciences, AUT University, AUT North Shore Campus, AA254, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland 0627, New Zealand. valery.feigin@aut.ac.nz
authors: Valery L
authors: VL
authors: Feigin
authors: Rita
authors: R
authors: Krishnamurthi
mesh_terms: D017281:Cost of Illness; D003906:Developing Countries / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking; D020521:Stroke / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control*