Stroke awareness in the general population: knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs in older adults
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Stroke is a leading cause of death and functional impairment. While older people are particularly vulnerable to stroke, research suggests that they have the poorest awareness of stroke warning signs and risk factors. This study exami...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-08-01
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| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/9/35 |