An evaluation of risk factors for stroke in a Dutch community. | Zendy

B. Herman | Zendy; A. C. M. Leyten | Zendy; J H van Luijk | Zendy; C. W. G. M. Frenken | Zendy; A A Op de Coul | Zendy; B.P.M. Schulte | Zendy

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An evaluation of risk factors for stroke in a Dutch community.

Author(s) -

B. Herman,

A. C. M. Leyten,

J H van Luijk,

C. W. G. M. Frenken,

A A Op de Coul,

B.P.M. Schulte

Publication year - 1982

Publication title -

stroke

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397

H-Index - 319

eISSN - 1524-4628

pISSN - 0039-2499

DOI - 10.1161/01.str.13.3.334

Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , overweight , diabetes mellitus , epidemiology , blood pressure , risk factor , myocardial infarction , physical therapy , obesity , cardiology , endocrinology , mechanical engineering , engineering

The objective of the present epidemiological study was to reevaluate the relationship of various suspect risk factors to stroke within a Dutch community. The Tilburg study lends support to findings in other countries concerning the greater stroke risk of persons with high blood pressure, heart disorders, and diabetes mellitus. Significant interactions of both age and a history of myocardial infarction with hypertension on stroke risk were noted. The presence of overweight and possible transient ischemic attacks (TIA) were found related to stroke onset. No increase in stroke risk was associated with cigarette smoking. The extent of leisure time physical activity during one's lifetime was found inversely related to one's chances for stroke.

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