A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on the Risk Factors of Stroke in Iranian Population.

Reza TabriziKamran B LankaraniBahareh KardehHamed AkbariMahmoud Reza AzarpazhoohAfshin Borhani Haghighi

Published in: Archives of Iranian medicine (2021)

The present systematic review and meta-analysis provided a summary of the most important SRFs, which are potentially modifiable and preventable. Overall, Iran, similar to many other LMICs, is experiencing an ever-increasing rate of stroke-prone elderly people. The LMICs are thus suggested to develop national approaches to recognize and address VRFs, to monitor and control CS and OD rates, and to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
risk factors
metabolic syndrome
physical activity
cardiovascular disease
quality improvement
weight loss
adverse drug
brain injury
subarachnoid hemorrhage