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| Risk factors for dementia associated with stroke in African Americans: a case control analysis | | Author(s) | Philip B Gorelick, Sally Freels, Yvonne Harris |
| Journal title | Journal of Mental Health and Aging, vol 2, no 1, Spring 1996 |
| Pages | pp 51-65 |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Stroke ; Black African ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | The aim of this research was to conduct a case-control study to identify potential risk factors for vascular dementia among African-Americans with cerebral infarcts who did or did not have dementia associated with stroke. The study included neuropsychological testing, epidemiological interview, neurological examinations, cranial computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain, and laboratory testing. Results revealed that subjects with dementia associated with stroke were generally older; had less education and income; less frequently had a history of myocardial infarction, hypercholesterolaemia, and ever smoked cigarettes; were less independent in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and activities of daily living (ADLs); and had lower systolic blood pressure and greater stroke severity as compared to controls. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that education had a modest protective effect for dementia associated with stroke. The study concluded that primary prevention of stroke may lead to a significant reduction in morbidity and mortality of dementia associated with stroke; and that education may be a protective factor. (AKM). |
| Accession Number | CPA-980514209 A |
| Classmark | EA: CQA: TKF: 7T |
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