Stroke in Maputo central hospital, Mozambique: a cross-sectional study 2014–18
- Journal of Neurology & Stroke
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Yanina Baduro,1 Omer Ndala,1 Deise Vaz,1 Helena Buque,1 Frederico Sebastião,1 Jamal Baco,1 Nachan Arroz,1 Carlos Casas,1 Elder Lorenzo,1 Manuel Mahoche,3 Jorge AH Arroz2
Abstract
Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. The prevalence of hypertension (the major risk factor for stroke) in Mozambique increased from 33.1% in 2005 to 38.9% in 2014/2015, although awareness and control remained at very low levels (15% and 3%, respectively). The aim of this study is to characterize the demographic and clinical pattern of stroke in Maputo Central Hospital (MCH), Mozambique.
Keywords
stroke, cross-sectional study, Maputo central hospital, Mozambique
