Trends of frequency, mortality and risk factors among patients admitted with stroke from 2017 to 2019 to the medical ward at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre hospital: a retrospective observational study

Trends of frequency, mortality and risk factors among patients admitted with stroke from 2017 to 2019 to the medical ward at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre hospital: a retrospective observational study

Objective The burden of stroke has increased in recent years worldwide, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. In this study we aim to determine the number of stroke admissions, and associated comorbidities, at a referral hospital in Northern Tanzania.Design This was a retrospective...

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Main Authors: Stefan Siebert, Emma McIntosh, Blandina T Mmbaga, Kajiru Kilonzo, Baraka Moshi, Nateiya Yongolo, Sanjura Mandela Biswaro, Hans Maro, Sakanda Linus, William Nkenguye, Febronia Shirima, Rosalia E Njau, Alice A Andongolile, Manasseh Joel Mwanswila, Jo E B Halliday, Stefanie Krauth, Richard William Walker, Gloria August Temu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-07-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/7/e071918.full

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