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Review
. 2011 Dec;42(12):3655-8.
doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.110.596858. Epub 2011 Nov 3.

Stroke prevention in the developing world

Valery L Feigin  1 , Rita Krishnamurthi
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Review

Stroke prevention in the developing world

Valery L Feigin et al. Stroke. 2011 Dec.

Abstract

In the early 21st century, developing countries are experiencing an ever-increasing burden of stroke due its high morbidity and associated disability. Given the limited health resources available in developing countries, stroke prevention there is of paramount importance. This narrative review summarizes currently available evidence for stroke prevention in the developing world and outlines their major strategies and priorities.

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