Stroke Incidence May Be Higher And Deadlier In American Indians

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 20:28 in Health & Medicine

American Indians have a higher incidence of strokes than white or black Americans. Higher rates of hypertension, diabetes and cigarette smoking may account for the higher risk. The findings come from the largest population study of cardiovascular disease and risk factors in American Indians.

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