A protocol for investigation of the effects of outdoor air pollution on stroke incidence, phenotypes and survival using the South London Stroke Register

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Stroke is a major cause of death and disability. About 5.3 million people die every year from stroke worldwide with over 9 million people surviving at any one time after suffering a stroke. About 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women aged 45 years will suffer a stroke if t...

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Main Authors: Smeeton Nigel, McLeod Cameron W, Haining Robert P, Campbell Michael J, Pearson Tim, Maheswaran Ravi, Wolfe Charles DA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/5/1/10