Prevalence of stroke in Kashmiri migrant community
- Author:
Sunil Kumar Raina
;
Sushil Razdan
;
KK Pandita
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Neurology Asia
2010;15(3):211-215
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of stroke in a migrant community
(Kashmiri) settled in Jammu district of J&K, India. Methods: The study was conducted as a population
based cross-sectional study at Mishriwala, 12 kms west of Jammu city. A door to door survey of 964
individuals of Mishriwala community cluster was conducted with a participation rate of 95%. Results:
Eight cases of completed stroke were ascertained yielding a crude prevalence rate of 1,169/100,000
(95% CI=300/100,000-1,700/100,000) in the age group 15 years and above. When the prevalence was
standardized to world standard population for age, the prevalence was slightly lower at 856/100,000
(95% CI=400/100,000-11,000/100,000). The proportion of stroke occurring in females (63%) was
higher than that in males and the age-specifi c prevalence increased with age.
Conclusion: The prevalence rate of stroke among Kashmiri Pandits is comparable to rates reported
from the developed world.
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