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Comparative Study
. 1994 Jul-Sep;13(3):183-6.

Current trends in the incidence of cerebrovascular accidents in Accra

P K Nyame  1 , N Bonsu-Bruce, A G Amoah, S Adjei, E Nyarko, E A Amuah, R B Biritwum
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Comparative Study

Current trends in the incidence of cerebrovascular accidents in Accra

P K Nyame et al. West Afr J Med. 1994 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

The incidence of cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) in Accra during three periods--1960-1968, 1976-1983, and 1990-1993, was compared. There was dramatic increase in the incidence between 1990-1993. Uncontrolled hypertension due to non-compliance with drug therapy seems to be the main cause. The economic plight of the people may explain the non compliance. The case fatality was between 41.9% to 50.3% for the years 1990-1993. Cardiovascular diseases, notably hypertension and CVA, have become the major causes of morbidity and mortality in Accra.

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