Open AccessPhysical activity and stroke. A meta-analysis of observational data
Author(s) -
Wanda WendelVos,
Albertine J. Schuit,
Edith J. M. Feskens,
H.C. Boshuizen,
W. M. Monique Verschuren,
Wim H. M. Saris,
Daan Kromhout
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
international journal of epidemiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.406
H-Index - 208
eISSN - 1464-3685
pISSN - 0300-5771
DOI - 10.1093/ije/dyh168
Subject(s) - observational study , stroke (engine) , medicine , meta analysis , physical activity , physical medicine and rehabilitation , engineering , mechanical engineering
Based on studies published so far, the protective effect of physical activity on stroke remains controversial. Specifically, there is a lack of insight into the sources of heterogeneity between studies.
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