Background The reasons for China's high stroke prevalence are not well understood. The
cardiovascular risk factor profiles of China and the United States have not been directly …

We aimed to investigate the prevalence of stroke and related vascular risk factors in adult
population aged 40 years and older in China. We conducted a prospective cross-sectional …

Importance Stroke is the leading cause of death in China. However, recent data about the up-
to-date stroke burden in China are limited. Objective To investigate the urban-rural disparity …

Objective: To estimate the current prevalence, temporal incidence trends, and contribution of
risk factors for stroke in China. Methods: The China National Stroke Screening Survey …

Background Stroke and its risk factors epidemiological survey can help identify individuals at
higher risk and therefore promote stroke prevention strategies. The aim of this study was to …

Although the prevalence of stroke and its risk factors has been widely reported in some
Western countries, information on essential stroke parameters is lacking in China, the most …

Other countries have seen a decline in stroke incidence after improved treatment and
prevention of known risk factors for stroke. China is still experiencing significant increases in …

Background The age-specific association between blood pressure and vascular disease
has been studied mostly in high-income countries, and before the widespread use of brain …

Background It is estimated that 4 million deaths are due to cardiovascular diseases each
year in China. Comprehensive understanding about modifiable risk factors and how the risk …

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and morbidity worldwide. The occurrence of
stroke is strongly dependent on well-known vascular risk factors. After rapid modernization …