News: Stroke

Racial disparities among stroke survivors

April 28, 2005

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed disability data from the 2000-2001 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and found notable disparities among stroke survivors. There were differences observed in race, age of onset, disability and quality of life after having a stroke. The findings emphasize the need for more action in stroke prevention and intervention among minority populations.

The article indicated that a larger portion of African American respondents (2.7 percent) had suffered a stroke compared to white respondents (2.3 percent). More of the African American stroke survivors (52.7 percent) were younger than 65 years of age compared to the white stroke survivors (34.8 percent). The African American stroke survivors reported more limitations in functional abilities and adaptive equipment use (cane, wheelchair, etc) compared to the white stroke survivors.

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Source: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, January 14, 2005 / 54(01); 3-6, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services