Background In the context of an epidemiologic transition in South Africa, in which
cardiovascular disease is increasing, little is known about the stroke burden, particularly …

Background South Africa is experiencing epidemiological transition, with the burden of
chronic diseases increasing. Stroke is currently the second leading cause of death in South …

Objective Information on the current burden of stroke in Africa is limited. The aim of this
review was to comprehensively examine the current and projected burden of stroke in Africa …

Background: The burden of stroke (a leading cause of disability and mortality) in Africa
appears to be increasing, but a systematic review of the best available data to support or …

Background There are no methodologically rigorous studies of the incidence of stroke in sub-
Saharan Africa. We aimed to provide reliable data on the incidence of stroke in rural and …

The looming epidemic of stroke and other chronic non-communicable diseases associated
with lifestyle and demographic transitions occurring all over the world is increasingly being …

Background and purpose The importance of stroke in low-income regions such as sub-
Saharan Africa has recently been emphasized. However, little is known about the burden of …

Background Stroke is increasingly becoming a challenging public health issue in Africa, and
the non-availability of data has limited research output and consequently the response to …

Background Accumulating data based on model-derived estimates suggest rising rates of
stroke in sub-Saharan Africa over the next several decades. Stroke is a leading cause of …

Abstract Background Rural South Africa (SA) is undergoing a rapid health transition
characterized by increases in non-communicable diseases; stroke in particular. Knowledge …