title: Epidemiology and prevention of stroke: a worldwide perspective.
abstract: This paper reviews how epidemiological studies during the last 5 years have advanced our knowledge in addressing the global stroke epidemic. The specific objectives were to review the current evidence supporting management of ten major modifiable risk factors for prevention of stroke: hypertension, current smoking, diabetes, obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity, atrial fibrillation, excessive alcohol consumption, abnormal lipid profile and psychosocial stress/depression.
authors.affiliation: Division of Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA. ekuklina@cdc.gov
authors.forename: Elena V
authors.initials: EV
authors.lastname: Kuklina
authors.forename: Xin
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Tong
authors.forename: Mary G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: George
authors.forename: Pooja
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bansil
mesh_terms: D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D008019:Life Style; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000453:epidemiology; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D020521:Stroke / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*