The new study analyzed data from 6,901 stroke patients at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg. The aim of the study was to examine the impact of factors called social determinants of health on survival after stroke.
Experts paid attention to four factors. These are place of residence, country of birth, education and income. Negative factors included living in an area classified by authorities as a sensitive area, risk area or particularly sensitive area, being born outside Sweden or Europe, low education and low income.
The risk of death after stroke was 18% higher in the presence of one adverse factor, and 24% higher in the presence of two to four adverse factors than in the absence of any adverse factor.
The analysis also found an association between the increased risk of death after stroke and additional risk factors such as physical inactivity, diabetes, alcohol abuse and atrial fibrillation.
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Source: Ferra
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