According to the Stroke Association, more than 100,000 people will have a stroke in the UK each year and two thirds will be discharged from hospital with a disability. In the UK, the incidence of stroke fell by around 20% from 1990-2010 and this is largely explained by improved interventions aimed at reducing cardiovascular risk factors such as arterial hypertension, diabetes, smoking and cholesterol/dyslipidaemia, including increased physical exercise.
Primary Health Care. 27, 8, 13-13. doi: 10.7748/phc.27.8.13.s15
or
Alternatively, you can purchase access to this article for the next seven days. Buy now
Are you a student? Our student subscription has content especially for you.
Find out more
