Worldwide stroke incidence and early case fatality reported in 56 population-based studies: a systematic review

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Stroke (engine)Incidence (geometry)MedicineCase fatality rateDemographyPopulationLow and middle income countriesDeveloped countryPediatricsDeveloping countryEnvironmental healthEconomic growthEconomics

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Year: 2009
Type: review
Volume: 8
Issue: 4
Pages: 355-369
Citations: 2799
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                                    Valery L. Feigin, 
                                
                                    Carlene M.M. Lawes, 
                                
                                    Derrick Bennett
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2009). 
                            Worldwide stroke incidence and early case fatality reported in 56 population-based studies: a systematic review. 
                            The Lancet Neurology
                            , 8
                            (4)
                            , 355-369.
                            https://doi.org/10.1016/s1474-4422(09)70025-0
                        

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DOI: 10.1016/s1474-4422(09)70025-0