Vascular risk factors for stroke among urban community dwelling adults in Ansan city, Korea
- Author:
Hyun Goo Kang
;
Seung-Han Suk
;
Jin Sung Cheong
;
Bum Joon Kim
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Stroke
- From:Neurology Asia
2016;21(4):317-324
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background & Objective: The number of ischemic stroke is increasing steadily. The recent stroke
prevention strategies have targeted risk factors for preventing ischemic stroke. Community-based data
that quantify the prevalence of these risk factors are needed to develop effective stroke prevention
strategies. This study was performed aiming to establish customized prevention strategies by investigating
vascular risk factors of ischemic stroke among the healthy adults in an urban population in Korea.
Methods: The Prevention of Stroke and Dementia (PRESENT) survey collected data associated with
stroke risk factors between 2007 and 2009 in Ansan city, Korea. Of 46,537 people, 2,843 were selected
by random sampling, and final population included 358 men and 422 women over 50 years old. We
checked modifiable risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking, hyperlipidemia,
atrial fibrillation, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and physical inactivity. Results: The mean age of
study subjects was 60.1±8.2 years; 55.5% had hypertension, 18.6% had diabetes mellitus, 17.7% were
current smoker, 44.9% had hyperlipidemia, 1.7% had atrial fibrillation, and 4.5% had cardiovascular
disease. Men had more risk factors for stroke, and higher rates of diabetes mellitus and current
smoking. However, women had higher cholesterol and obesity rates and lower physical activity. The
proportion of individuals with >1 risk factor for stroke increased with age. Hypertension, diabetes
mellitus, and cardiovascular diseases also increased with age, but low-density lipoprotein levels and
current smoking decreased.
Conclusions: This study provides valuable information to develop customized strategic policies for
primary and secondary stroke prevention.
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